Singapore legislation

Clause 25

Supplementary provisions about removal directions

The competent authority is not required to give any person notice of, or consult any person on, his or her intention to give a removal direction.

A designated entity must fully comply with a removal direction within —

(a)

7 days after the direction is given to the entity; or

(b)

any longer period specified by the competent authority.

The following persons may appeal to the Minister against a removal direction:

(a)

the designated entity to which the direction is given;

(b)

a person who must or may be removed from the person’s office or duties under the direction.

On an appeal, the Minister may cancel, vary or confirm a removal direction and the Minister’s decision is final.

An appeal must be made and determined in accordance with the regulations.

Unless the Minister orders otherwise, a removal direction does not cease to have effect while an appeal is pending.

A removal direction ceases to have effect when —

(a)

it has been fully complied with; or

(b)

it is cancelled by the competent authority or the Minister.