Singapore legislation

Clause 38

of Sewerage and Drainage (Amendment) Bill

Clause 38

New section 60A

In the principal Act, before section 61, insert —“Certain sewers and drains not fixtures and not subject to distress60A.—

(1)

This section applies to —

(a)

any public sewerage system which is situated at premises that are not in the possession of the Government or the Board; and

(b)

any stormwater drainage system or drain that —

(i)

is vested in the Government and which is situated in or upon premises not being in the possession of the Government; or

(ii)

is constructed, owned or managed by the Board and which is situated at premises that are not in the possession of the Board.(2) The public sewerage system, stormwater drainage system or drain —

(a)

is deemed not to be a fixture, and does not vest in the owner of the premises; and

(b)

is not to be subject to distress or be liable to be taken under or pursuant to an enforcement order of any court or any proceedings in bankruptcy against the person in whose possession it is.”.

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