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Economic Development Board Act 1961
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Economic Development Board Act 1961

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1Short title
2Interpretation
3Establishment of Board
4Chairperson of Board
5Constitution of Board
6Functions of Board
7Directions by Minister
8Chief executive officer
9Appointment of officers, employees, etc.
10Repealed
11Rules for establishment of pension or provident fund scheme
12Appointment of committees and delegation of powers
13Repealed
14Protection from personal liability
15Repealed
16Provision of working capital
16AFunds and property of Board
17Borrowing powers
17AIssue of shares, etc.
18General powers of Board
19Rights of Board in case of default
20Power to call for repayment before agreed period
21Special provisions for enforcement of claims by Board
22Application of sections 19, 20 and 21 to tourist enterprises
23Compulsory acquisition of land

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Economic Development Board Act 1961 · 2020 Revised Edition

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This Act is the Economic Development Board Act 1961.

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“Board” means the Economic Development Board established under section 3;

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“Board” means the Economic Development Board established under section 3;
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Judgments that cite this Act

UDL Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Jurong Town Corporation and other suits[2013] SGHC 236

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