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Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988

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Type: Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 1988
Sections: 4

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About this act

Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 is Singapore Act, cited as Act PSMVCNAAA 1988, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1988.

Section 1

Short title

This Act is the Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988.

Section 2

Interpretation

In this Act —“monthly variable component” means the aggregate of the annual wage increases for the years 1982 to 1984 payable pursuant to the recommendations of the National Wages Council;“public service” means service under the Government and includes —

(a)

service as the holder of any public office or service as a Member of Parliament; and

(b)

service under any statutory body or authority designated by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.

Definition

“monthly variable component” means the aggregate of the annual wage increases for the years 1982 to 1984 payable pursuant to the recommendations of the National Wages Council;

Definition

“public service” means service under the Government and includes —

(a)

service as the holder of any public office or service as a Member of Parliament; and

(b)

service under any statutory body or authority designated by the Minister by notification in the Gazette.

Section 3

Power of Minister to vary monthly variable component and non‑pensionable annual allowance

(1)

The Minister may, by order in the Gazette, vary in such manner as may be specified in the order —

(a)

the rates of the monthly variable component; and

(b)

the amount of the 13th month non‑pensionable annual allowance,payable to the public service.

(2)

When any order under subsection (1) comes into force, the Government and any designated statutory body or authority must give effect to the order.

(3)

Any term or condition of employment in the public service (including any collective agreement) imposing any liability to pay —

(a)

rates of monthly variable component; or

(b)

the amount of the 13th month non‑pensionable annual allowance,in excess of the rates or amount specified in the order is, to the extent of the excess, void and of no effect so long as the order remains in force.

Section 4

Pensions not to be affected

All pensions, gratuities and other allowances to be granted under the Pensions Act 1956 and the Parliamentary Pensions Act 1978 to any person must be computed as if the monthly variable component applicable to that person had not been reduced by virtue of any order made or continued in force under this Act.

Common questions

What is Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988?: Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 is Singapore Act, cited as Act PSMVCNAAA 1988, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1988.
Is Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 still in force?: Yes — Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 is currently in force.
When did Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 take effect?: Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 was first recorded in 1988.
How many sections does Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 have?: Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 contains 4 sections.
Where can I read the official version of Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988?: The official text of Public Service (Monthly Variable Component and Non-pensionable Annual Allowance) Act 1988 is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.