Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
Regulation 4
Inquiry into wali’s refusal to consent
Subregulation 1
A Kadi or Naib Kadi who holds an inquiry under section 95(3) of the Act may issue a summons to any person to attend the inquiry.
Subregulation 2
An inquiry held by a Kadi or Naib Kadi under this rule shall be held not earlier than 7 days from the date of the issue of the summons by the Kadi or Naib Kadi to a person required to attend the inquiry.
Subregulation 3
At the inquiry, the Kadi or Naib Kadi shall —
hear and record the evidence given by every person summoned to attend the inquiry; and
give to every person an opportunity to examine, cross-examine and re-examine the other persons in the manner provided in the Evidence Act 1893.
Subregulation 4
The Kadi or Naib Kadi may call for any evidence relating to the inquiry that he considers necessary.
Subregulation 5
The Kadi or Naib Kadi may give his decision immediately after the inquiry or at a later date in which case notice shall be given to all the parties concerned.
Subregulation 6
If a notice of appeal referred to in rule 39(2) against the decision of the Kadi or Naib Kadi has been filed within 30 days of the date of the decision, the decision of the Kadi or Naib Kadi shall not be carried out except by order of the Appeal Board.