Singapore legislation
Clause 34
Clause 34
Accidental removal, destruction or damage to Government’s property
(1)
Any person who carelessly or accidentally removes, destroys or damages any property belonging to the Government by virtue of this Act or acquired by the Government for purposes thereof shall pay by way of compensation to the Government such sum of money not exceeding $10,000 as the court thinks reasonable.
(2)
Nothing in subsection (1) shall prevent the Government from taking legal proceedings for the recovery of the full amount of the damage caused by such person.