Interpretation Act 1965 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Miscellaneous
43. Prima facie evidence of signature
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Where the fiat, authorisation or sanction of the President, a Minister, the Attorney‑General, a Deputy Attorney‑General, the Solicitor‑General, the Public Prosecutor, a Deputy Public Prosecutor or any public officer is necessary before any prosecution or action is commenced or for any purpose in connection with any proceeding, any document purporting to bear the fiat, authorisation or sanction of the President, Minister, Attorney‑General, Deputy Attorney‑General, Solicitor‑General, Public Prosecutor, Deputy Public Prosecutor or public officer (as the case may be) is to be received as prima facie evidence in any proceeding without proof being given that the signature to such fiat, authorisation or sanction is that of the President, Minister, Attorney‑General, Deputy Attorney‑General, Solicitor‑General, Public Prosecutor, Deputy Public Prosecutor or public officer, as the case may be.
President
“President” means the President of Singapore and includes any person for the time being performing the functions of the President under the provisions of the Constitution;