Singapore legislation

Clause 31

of Post Office Savings Bank of Singapore Bill

Clause 31

Power to administer oath

(1)

For the purpose of obtaining proof of the death of a customer of the Bank or of ascertaining the proper person to receive moneys standing in the name of a minor, person of unsound mind or deceased person, the General Manager, or such other officer as the General Manager shall appoint for that purpose, may take evidence on oath or affirmation according to law.

(2)

Any person who upon such oath or affirmation makes any statement that is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false, or does not know to be true, shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence under section 193 of the Penal Code (Cap. 103, 1970 Ed).

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