What is Parliamentary Elections Act 1954?

Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 is Singapore Act, cited as Act PEA 1954, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1954.

Is Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 still in force?

Yes — Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 is currently in force.

When did Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 take effect?

Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 was first recorded in 1954.

How many sections does Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 have?

Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 contains 145 sections.

What amends Parliamentary Elections Act 1954?

Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 has been amended by Act 10 of 1988, Act 19 of 2001, Act 42 of 1996, Act 10 of 2010, and Act 41 of 2018, and 27 others.

Where can I read the official version of Parliamentary Elections Act 1954?

The official text of Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Parliamentary Elections Act 1954

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Enacted: 1954
Last amended: 2019
Sections: 149

Common questions

What is Parliamentary Elections Act 1954?: Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 is Singapore Act, cited as Act PEA 1954, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1954.
Is Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 still in force?: Yes — Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 is currently in force.
When did Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 take effect?: Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 was first recorded in 1954.
How many sections does Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 have?: Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 contains 145 sections.
What amends Parliamentary Elections Act 1954?: Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 has been amended by Act 10 of 1988, Act 19 of 2001, Act 42 of 1996, Act 10 of 2010, and Act 41 of 2018, and 27 others.
Where can I read the official version of Parliamentary Elections Act 1954?: The official text of Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Singapore law

Reference: Act PEA 1954
Version shown: English, as at 2020
Status of this text: Official text

Legislative history

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Enacted 1954. Current status: In force

Amendment history of Parliamentary Elections Act 1954
Amending instrument	Year
Act 24 of 1947	1947
Act 22 of 1984	1984
Act 10 of 1988	1988
Act 11 of 1988	1988
Act 9 of 1991	1991
Act 21 of 1991	1991
Act 27 of 1991	1991
Act 12 of 1991	1991
Act 16 of 1993	1993
Act 18 of 1994	1994
Act 42 of 1996	1996
Act 18 of 1999	1999
Act 20 of 2000	2000
Act 19 of 2001	2001
Act 31 of 2001	2001
Act 34 of 2002	2002
Act 18 of 2005	2005
Act 42 of 2005	2005
Act 2 of 2007	2007
Act 14 of 2008	2008
Act 10 of 2010	2010
Act 15 of 2010	2010
Act 19 of 2016	2016
Act 6 of 2017	2017
Act 41 of 2018	2018
Act 12 of 2018	2018
Act 40 of 2019	2019
Deleted by Act 10 of 2010 wef 02/07/2010	—
Deleted by Act 18 of 2005	—
Deleted by Act 18 of 2005 wef 06/06/2005	—
Deleted by Act 31 of 2001	—
Deleted by Act 31 of 2001 wef 12/09/2001	—

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Cited in court decisions

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Referred to[2018] SGHC 80Case
“(a) for s 24(2A) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (Cap 218, 2011 Rev Ed) (“PEA”) to be consistent with Article 49(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (1985 Rev Ed, 1999 Reprint) (“Constitution”) so as to allow the vacancies in the MY”
Referred to[2019] SGCA 25Case
“Twenty-three years after the original enactment of Art 49, the GRC scheme was brought into effect in 1988 by means of simultaneous amendments to both the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act (Cap 218, 1985 Rev Ed). These were effected through the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Act 198”
Referred to[2019] SGHC 263Case
“autology. As argued by the respondent, Art 45(1)(g) is concerned with a specific basis of disqualification relating to offences or proceedings concerning elections, such as those found in s 55 of the Parliamentary Elections Act (Cap 218, 2011 Rev Ed) (“PEA”). It does not follow that there is any tautology or needless d”
Referred to[2020] SGCA 60Case
“on for the country’s General Elections 2020 (the “Election”) pursuant to Art 65(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (1999 Rev Ed, 1985 Reprint) (the “Constitution”) and s 24(1) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (Cap 218, 2011 Rev Ed) (the “PEA”). On the same day, the appellant commenced a judicial revi”
Referred to[2022] SGCA 40Case
“econd, where the appeal is against particular decisions of the General Division, such as a decision of the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) (see para 1(f)), a decision made under the Parliamentary Elections Act 1954 (see para 1(g)), a judgment or order made in an action brought under s 47(8) of the Pre”