Is Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1999.

How many clauses does Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill have?

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1999
Sections: 2

Quick answer

About this bill

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 1 1999, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1999.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Presidential Elections (Amendment) Act 1999 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

New section 8A

The Presidential Elections Act is amended by inserting, immediately after section 8, the following section:“Immunity of Presidential Elections Committee8A.—

(1)

The Presidential Elections Committee shall not, in the absence of malice on its part, be liable to any action at the suit of any person in respect of —

(a)

any statement which the Committee makes in the discharge of any of its functions under this Act, whether the statement is made orally or in writing; or

(b)

the publication of any document prepared by the Committee in the course of performing its functions under this Act.(2) Subsection (1) does not limit or affect any other right, privilege or immunity that the Presidential Elections Committee has, apart from this section, as a defendant in any action.”.

Common questions

What is Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill?: Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 1 1999, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1999.
Is Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1999.
How many clauses does Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill have?: Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.