Is Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 2005.

How many clauses does Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill have?

Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 2005
Sections: 3

Quick answer

About this bill

Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 29 2005, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2005.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Act 2005 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 5

Section 5(1) of the Small Claims Tribunals Act is amended —

(a)

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

(b)

by deleting the full-stop at the end of paragraph (b) and substituting the word “; and”, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following paragraph:“(c)any claim relating to a dispute arising from any contract for the lease of residential premises that does not exceed 2 years.”.

Clause 3

Amendment of section 38

Section 38 of the Small Claims Tribunals Act is amended by inserting, immediately after subsection (1), the following subsections: “(1A) An appeal shall lie to the High Court under this section only if leave to appeal is given by the District Court. (1B) For the avoidance of doubt, leave of the District Court is necessary even if one of the grounds stated in subsection (1) is shown to exist.”.

Common questions

What is Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill?: Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 29 2005, currently marked in force and first recorded in 2005.
Is Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 2005.
How many clauses does Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill have?: Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill contains 3 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Small Claims Tribunals (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.