Singapore legislation
Clause 26
Clause 26
Saving provision for certain consumed entitlements pursuant to election under section 12E for non‑eligible self‑employed father
(1)
This section applies where —
before the specified SP commencement date, the natural mother of a specified April 2025 Scheme child had made a specified election in relation to the natural father of the child;
pursuant to the specified election and before the specified SP commencement date, the natural father had ceased active engagement in his trade, business, profession or vocation in accordance with section 12E(3) of the principal Act; and
on or after the specified SP commencement date, the natural father —
is not eligible for the entitlement under section 12DA(6) of the amended Act because he has not been carrying on his trade, business, profession or vocation for a continuous period of at least 3 months preceding the date of the child’s birth; and
is not eligible for the entitlement under section 12DC(2) of the amended Act.
(2)
On and after the specified SP commencement date, sections 12E and 12F of the principal Act continue to apply to, and in relation to, the natural father mentioned in subsection (1) as if the principal Act had not been amended by this Act.