199. Liability of pilgrim broker for act of employee
Feedback & supportAny pilgrim broker who would be liable under this Part to any punishment, penalty or forfeiture for any act, omission, neglect or default shall be liable to the same punishment, penalty or forfeiture for every similar act, omission, neglect or default of any agent or employee employed by him in the course of his business as such pilgrim broker.
pilgrim broker
“pilgrim broker” means —(a)any person who is concerned in bringing into Singapore, any pilgrim, but does not include the owner, agent or master of the ship by which such pilgrim is brought into Singapore;(b)any person, other than the owner or agent of a ship, who buys and resells, or sells on commission, or negotiates or takes any reward for the purchase or sale of passage tickets for pilgrims;(c)any person who supplies or offers to supply lodging or board or any house accommodation to a pilgrim; and(d)any person who directly or indirectly for reward, gain or expectation thereof advises or influences or attempts to influence any pilgrim on any matter relating to his pilgrimage;
Every agent or employee employed by a pilgrim broker in the course of his business shall also be liable to every punishment or penalty prescribed for such acts, omissions, neglects or defaults contrary to this Part as if such agent or employee had been the person to whom the pilgrim broker’s licence had been granted.[216