Singapore legislation
Regulation 16
Regulation 16
Cancellation of certificate
Subregulation 1
The Majlis may cancel a certificate if —
the Majlis is satisfied that the accredited mutawwif —
has obtained or procured his accreditation by fraud or misrepresentation;
has been convicted of any offence under these Rules or any offence involving dishonesty or moral turpitude; or
is no longer a fit and proper person to act as a mutawwif; or
the Majlis considers that it is in the public interest to do so.
Subregulation 2
The Majlis shall, before cancelling any certificate under paragraph (1) —
give the mutawwif notice in writing of its intention to do so;
specify a date, not less than 21 days after the date of the notice, upon which the cancellation shall take effect; and
call upon the mutawwif to show cause to the Majlis why his certificate should not be cancelled.
Subregulation 3
If the mutawwif to whom a notice has been given under paragraph (2) —
fails to show cause within the period of time given to him to do so or such extended period of time as the Majlis may allow; or
fails to show sufficient cause,the Majlis shall give notice in writing to that mutawwif of the date from which the cancellation of the certificate shall take effect.
Subregulation 4
The mutawwif whose certificate has been cancelled may, within 14 days after the receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph (3), appeal in writing against the cancellation to the Minister under section 88G(c) of the Act.
Subregulation 5
If within the period referred to in paragraph (4), the mutawwif gives due notice of appeal to the Minister, the cancellation shall not take effect unless the cancellation is confirmed by the Minister or the appeal is for any reason dismissed by the Minister or is withdrawn.