Singapore legislation
Clause 35
Clause 35
Regulations
(1)
The Minister may make regulations for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act.
(2)
In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, such regulations may —
prescribe the limitations subject to which officers appointed to exercise powers and perform duties conferred and imposed on the Commissioner may exercise and perform such powers and duties;
prescribe the intervals at which and conditions subject to which a workman may be required to submit himself for examination by a medical practitioner under this Act;
prescribe the manner in which money held for the benefit of dependants of a deceased workman may be invested;
prescribe the procedure in respect of any proceedings or matter under this Act;
prescribe forms and fees;
provide for the transfer outside Singapore of money in the hands of the Commissioner or for the receipt and administration by the Commissioner of any money from outside Singapore applicable for the benefit of any person;
provide for the establishment, maintenance and application of the Workers’ Fund;
provide for the representation in proceedings before the Commissioner of parties who are subject to legal disability or are unable for other reasons to appear personally;
prescribe the procedure to be followed when a medical practitioner who has examined a workman certifies that treatment in an approved hospital is necessary under section 14 and the procedure for the payment of hospital fees and the cost of artificial limbs and surgical appliances;
provide for the establishment of medical boards and panels to determine matters relating to medical evidence; and
provide for the prohibition of conditions and exceptions in policies of insurance issued or renewed for the purposes of section 23, and for certificates of insurance to be issued and displayed.