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Regulation 21

of Destitute Persons (Welfare Homes) Rules

Regulation 21

Persons who shall reside in welfare homes

Amended byS 522/2020 wef 01/07/2020S 460/2026 wef 01/07/2026S 522/2020 wef 01/07/2020

Subregulation 1

No person shall reside in a welfare home unless he has been admitted in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Subregulation 2

Amended byS 522/2020 wef 01/07/2020S 460/2026 wef 01/07/2026

The person-in-charge of a welfare home shall admit into the welfare home under his charge any person who is referred to him by the Director-General pursuant to section 3(2) of the Act.

Subregulation 3

Amended byS 522/2020 wef 01/07/2020

A warrant by the Director-General under section 3(4) of the Act requiring a person to reside in a welfare home shall be in such form as the Director-General may determine.