Is Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1996.

How many clauses does Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill have?

Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1996
Sections: 2

Quick answer

About this bill

Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 36 1996, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1996.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Government Proceedings (Amendment) Act 1996 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 14

Section 14 of the Government Proceedings Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting paragraph (a) of subsection (1) and substituting the following paragraph:“(a)at the time when the thing is suffered by that other person, he is —

(i)

on duty as a member of the forces; or

(ii)

though not on duty as a member of the forces —

(A)

on any land, premises, ship, aircraft or vehicle for the time being used for the purposes of the forces; or

(B)

on any journey necessary to enable him to report for duty as such or to return home after such duty; and”; and

(b)

by deleting the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a) of subsection (3), and by inserting immediately thereafter the following paragraph:“(aa)that a person was or was not on any particular occasion either on any journey necessary to enable him to report for duty as such or to return home after such duty; or”.

Common questions

What is Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill?: Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 36 1996, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1996.
Is Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1996.
How many clauses does Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill have?: Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Government Proceedings (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.