Singapore legislation

Regulation 8

of Town Councils (Declaration) Order 2025

Regulation 8

Supplementary provisions for Town Councils reconstituted under different names

Subregulation 1

This paragraph applies to a Town Council that is reconstituted under a different name under paragraph 7(1).

Subregulation 2

To avoid doubt, the reconstitution of the Town Council under a different name does not affect —

(a)

the application of paragraph 7(2);

(b)

any right or liability accrued by or in relation to the Town Council under its former name; and

(c)

any legal proceedings that were or might have been brought by or against the Town Council under its former name.

Subregulation 3

From 30 May 2025, a reference to the Town Council by its former name in any written law, any instrument made under any written law, any agreement or any document of any kind is taken to be a reference to the Town Council by its new name.