Singapore legislation

Clause 11

Commissioner may take deposit

(1)

Where an application is made to the competent authority for approval to construct any new buildings, the Commissioner may require the person who has submitted the application to deposit with the Commissioner such an amount as the Commissioner may determine to ensure that —

(a)

any trees and plants which are indicated on the plans and specifications approved by the competent authority are planted in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; and

(b)

any open spaces which are indicated on the approved plans and specifications are made up according to the approved plans and specifications.

(2)

The amount determined by the Commissioner under subsection (1) shall be deposited with the Commissioner before the commencement of any work for the construction of the new buildings in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Such a deposit shall not be refunded except in accordance with the provisions of section 13 or 14.

(3)

Any person who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Commissioner may, within fourteen days of the date of notification of the decision of the Commissioner, appeal to the Minister whose decision thereon shall be final.

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