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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 11 · Financial Provisions

143. No taxation unless authorised by law

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No tax or rate shall be levied by, or for the purposes of, Singapore except by or under the authority of law.

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Special Powers Against Subversion and Emergency Powers

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Part 13

General Provisions

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Part 14

Transitional Provisions

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Schedules

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Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · art 143

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Judgments that cite this law

211 in all

Campaigners not personally affected could not challenge the mandatory death penalty SummaryHowe Wen Khong Rocky and others v Attorney-General · [2026] SGCA 39
A refusal of extended liquor hours under a blanket area policy was not irrational SummaryAbe Isaac (Pte) Ltd v Attorney-General · [2026] SGHC 156
Extension of time refused; no reasonable suspicion the prosecutor acted arbitrarily SummaryOng Cheng Cheng v Attorney-General · [2026] SGHC 130

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Singapore Statutes Online · Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, 2020 Revised Edition. Reader record updated on 2 Oct 2026.

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