Is Land Officers Powers Act still in force?

Yes — Land Officers Powers Act is currently in force.

When did Land Officers Powers Act take effect?

Land Officers Powers Act was first recorded in 1926.

How many sections does Land Officers Powers Act have?

Land Officers Powers Act contains 3 sections.

Where can I read the official version of Land Officers Powers Act?

The official text of Land Officers Powers Act is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Land Officers Powers Act

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Type: Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 1926
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this act

Land Officers Powers Act is Singapore Act, cited as Act LOPA 1926, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1926.

Section 1

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Land Officers Powers Act.

Section 2

Any Collector to have powers of the Collector

Wherever in any written law powers or duties are conferred or imposed upon “the Collector” or “the Collector of Land Revenue”, the powers may be exercised and the duties may be performed, provided there is nothing repugnant in the context of the written law, by any officer who has been appointed to be a Collector of Land Revenue or Deputy Collector of Land Revenue.

Section 3

Validation of past acts

Every act performed by any officer appointed to be a Collector of Land Revenue or to be a Deputy Collector of Land Revenue acting in purported exercise of powers conferred by any written law upon “the Collector” or “the Collector of Land Revenue” or “the Collector of Land Revenue for the Settlement” or “the officer in charge of” any Land Office, is hereby declared to be of the same force and effect and to be as valid for all intents and purposes as it would have been if the officer had been appointed to be “the Collector” or “the Collector of Land Revenue” or “the Collector of Land Revenue for the Settlement” or had in fact been the officer in charge of the Land Office, as the case may be.

Common questions

What is Land Officers Powers Act?: Land Officers Powers Act is Singapore Act, cited as Act LOPA 1926, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1926.
Is Land Officers Powers Act still in force?: Yes — Land Officers Powers Act is currently in force.
When did Land Officers Powers Act take effect?: Land Officers Powers Act was first recorded in 1926.
How many sections does Land Officers Powers Act have?: Land Officers Powers Act contains 3 sections.
Where can I read the official version of Land Officers Powers Act?: The official text of Land Officers Powers Act is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.