Clause 1
Short title and commencement
This Act may be cited as the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1971, and shall come into operation on such date as the President may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.
/akn/sg/act/bill/1971/7
Constitution (Amendment) Bill
The full official text, structured for quick navigation. Copy any provision or jump straight to a section.
- Type
- Bill
- Status
- In force
- Enacted
- 1971
- Sections
- 2
Quick answer
About this bill
Constitution (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 7 1971, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1971.
Clause 2
Amendment of Article 52B
Clause (2) of Article 52B of the Constitution is hereby deleted and the following substituted therefor: —“(2) A person qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court or a person who has ceased to hold the office of a Judge of the Supreme Court may sit as a Judge of that Court, if designated for the purpose (as occasion requires) in accordance with Article 52C of this Constitution, and such person shall hold office for such period or periods as the President, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, shall direct.”.
Common questions
- What is Constitution (Amendment) Bill?
- Constitution (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 7 1971, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1971.
- Is Constitution (Amendment) Bill still in force?
- Yes — Constitution (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
- When did Constitution (Amendment) Bill take effect?
- Constitution (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1971.
- How many clauses does Constitution (Amendment) Bill have?
- Constitution (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
- Where can I read the official version of Constitution (Amendment) Bill?
- The official text of Constitution (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.