Singapore legislation
Clause 20
Clause 20
Diplomatic and consular missions and religious groups in Singapore
(1)
Every diplomatic or consular mission or religious group in Singapore which intends to purchase or acquire any residential property for its use shall not be bound by the procedures laid down in section 16 of this Act but shall first seek the permission in writing of the Minister for such purchase or acquisition.
(2)
For the purposes of this section, “religious group” includes any group, body, denomination, institution or organisation which professes any religion.