Singapore legislation
Clause 17
Clause 17
Nature of benefits to Pioneers
(1)
To avoid doubt, no Pioneer has an absolute right to any financial assistance in section 16(1), even for a period before he or she is determined to be a Pioneer under section 13 or 14.
(2)
Any financial assistance under section 16(1) granted to a Pioneer —
(a)
is not assignable or transferable, except for the purpose of satisfying a debt due from the Pioneer to the Government; and
(b)
is not liable to be attached, sequestered or levied upon for or in respect of any debt or claim except a debt due from the Pioneer to the Government.