33. Removal of persons unlawfully remaining in Singapore

Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2023.

(1)

Where the presence of any person in Singapore is unlawful by reason of section 15 or 62, that person is, whether or not any proceedings are taken against him or her in respect of any offence under that section, liable to be removed from Singapore by order of the Controller.

(2)

[Deleted by Act 31 of 2023 wef 31/12/2024]

(3)

[Deleted by Act 31 of 2023 wef 31/12/2024]

(4)

[Deleted by Act 31 of 2023 wef 31/12/2024]

(5)

Where an order of removal under subsection (1) has been made in respect of any person, any permit, pass or certificate to enter or remain in Singapore issued to him or her under this Act or the regulations is cancelled on the date of the order.

(5A)

If a person is ordered to be removed from Singapore under subsection (1), the Controller may repatriate the person to —

(a)

the person’s place of embarkation;

(b)

the country of the person’s birth or citizenship; or

(c)

any other place designated by the Controller.

(6)

Nothing in this Part or the regulations requires the Controller to disclose any fact, produce any document or assign any reason for the making of any order of removal under this Part which he or she considers it to be against the public interest to do so.