Singapore legislation

Article 50

of Constitution of the Republic of Singapore

Article 50

Penalty for unqualified persons sitting or voting in Parliament

Amended by38/2019

Quoted provision

Clause 1

Any person who sits or votes in Parliament, knowing or having reasonable ground for knowing that he is not entitled to do so, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding $200 for each day on which he so sits or votes.

Quoted provision

Clause 2

Amended by38/2019

The said penalty shall be recoverable by action in the General Division of the High Court at the suit of the Attorney-General.

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