Singapore legislation

Clause 74

of Goods And Services Tax Bill

Clause 74

Proceedings for offences and penalties under Customs Act

Parts XIV and XV of the Customs Act [Cap. 70] (Provisions as to Trials and Proceedings; and Offences and Penalties) and such other related provisions of that Act as the Minister may by order specify shall apply, with such exceptions, adaptations and modifications as may be prescribed in that order, in relation to offences under this Act or any regulations made thereunder (which include any act or omission in respect of which a penalty is imposed) and penalties imposed under this Act as they apply in relation to offences and penalties under the Customs Act as defined in that Act; and accordingly in those provisions as it applies by virtue of this section the reference to customs duty or excise duty shall be construed as a reference to the tax.