Singapore legislation

Section 14

of Landmarks Act

Section 14

Summons to show cause

(1)

In the event of any person charged with the expense incurred by the Collector in setting up or repairing landmarks under this Act and the expense of surveys, if any, refusing or neglecting to pay the expense so incurred, a summons shall be served upon the person requiring him to show cause before a Magistrate’s Court why that cost or proportion of cost, stating the amount, should not be paid by him, and if he fails to show such cause, or if he fails to appear, the Court on proof of service of the summons, and on reading the Collector’s certificate issued under section 9, may make an order for the payment of the amount, and for imprisonment in default of payment.

(2)

The amount ordered to be paid under this section may be recovered in the manner provided by law for the recovery of fines before a Magistrate’s Court, although exceeding the amount that is within its ordinary jurisdiction, and when recovered shall be paid to the Collector.