Is People’s Association (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — People’s Association (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did People’s Association (Amendment) Bill take effect?

People’s Association (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1996.

How many clauses does People’s Association (Amendment) Bill have?

People’s Association (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of People’s Association (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of People’s Association (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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People’s Association (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1996
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this bill

People’s Association (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 27 1996, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1996.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the People’s Association (Amendment) Act 1996 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 9

Section 9(1) of the People’s Association Act is amended —

(a)

by deleting the word “and” at the end of paragraph (b); and

(b)

by deleting paragraph (c) and substituting the following paragraphs:“(c)the fostering of community bonding and strengthening of social cohesion amongst the people of Singapore;

(d)

the performance of such other functions as may be conferred upon the Association by any written law; and

(e)

the carrying out of such activities as appear to the Board to be advantageous towards, or necessary or convenient for, the furtherance of the objects of the Association as set out in paragraphs (a) to (d).”.

Clause 3

New section 9A

The People’s Association Act is amended by inserting, immediately after section 9, the following section:“Protection from personal liability9A. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against —

(a)

any member, officer or employee of the Association or any other person acting under the direction of the Association;

(b)

any member of the Board or any person acting under the direction of the Board; or

(c)

any member or officer of any committee appointed by the Board or any person acting under the direction of such committee,for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in the execution or purported execution of this Act.”.

Common questions

What is People’s Association (Amendment) Bill?: People’s Association (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 27 1996, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1996.
Is People’s Association (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — People’s Association (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did People’s Association (Amendment) Bill take effect?: People’s Association (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1996.
How many clauses does People’s Association (Amendment) Bill have?: People’s Association (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of People’s Association (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of People’s Association (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.