Singapore legislation

Clause 6

of Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill

Clause 6

Repeal and re-enactment of section 26

Section 26 of the principal Act is repealed and the following section substituted therefor:“Delegation of powers26.—

(1)

The Majlis may, subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Majlis may impose, delegate to any member or committee of the Majlis or any person all or any of its functions and powers vested by or under this Act or any other written law, not being judicial or quasi-judicial powers.(2) For the purposes of this section, the powers conferred on the Majlis by sections 32 and 33 shall be deemed to be quasi-judicial.(3) Any function or power delegated under subsection (1) may be exercised or performed by such member, committee or person in the name and on behalf of the Majlis.(4) It shall be the duty of every member, committee or person to whom any power of the Majlis has been delegated to inform the Majlis of all acts and things done by him or it in pursuance of the delegation.(5) The Majlis may continue to exercise a power conferred on it or perform a function under this Act or any other written law notwithstanding the delegation of such power or function under this section.”.

Clause 6 — Administration of Muslim Law (Amendment) Bill