Singapore legislation
Regulation 12A
of Casino Control (Problem Gambling — Exclusion Orders and Visit Limits) Rules 2008
Regulation 12A
Application for setting aside of exclusion order or third party visit limit made in respondent’s absence
Subregulation 1
An application to set aside an exclusion order or a third party visit limit under section 165C(3) of the Act may be made by the respondent in such form as the Council may determine, not later than 7 days after the respondent is notified of the exclusion order or third party visit limit made against him in his absence.
Subregulation 2
The respondent must make the application under paragraph (1) —
using the electronic system provided by the Council on its Internet website at http://www.ncpg.org.sg for this purpose, by completing and submitting the form provided by the Council in accordance with the instructions specified in the form or in the electronic system; or
if the respondent is unable to use that electronic system for any reason, by completing and submitting that form in person at the office of the Council during such hours as the office is open for business or at such other location as the Council may determine.
Subregulation 3
Every application under paragraph (1) shall set out the grounds of the application in a clear and concise manner, and may be accompanied by —
an explanation for the respondent’s failure to respond to a notice to object to the proposed exclusion order or third party visit limit; and
any evidence or information which the respondent considers necessary in support of his application to set aside the exclusion order or third party visit limit.
Subregulation 4
Upon the submission of any application under paragraph (1) in respect of an exclusion order or a third party visit limit, any appeal against that exclusion order or third party visit limit under regulation 13 or application for the variation or revocation of the exclusion order or third party visit limit made under regulation 17 shall be stayed pending the determination of the application under paragraph (1).
Subregulation 5
The Committee, in any proceedings to set aside the exclusion order or third party visit limit, may exercise the powers under section 165(2A) of the Act in the same manner as if the proceedings were for a determination of an exclusion order or a third party visit limit under that section.
Subregulation 6
In determining an application to set aside an exclusion order or a third party visit limit, the Committee shall have regard to and consider the evidence of —
the respondent; and
such other person as the Committee may think necessary to determine the application.
Subregulation 7
A Committee may, from time to time, without requiring the attendance of any party, adjourn a hearing to a later date if the Committee is satisfied that the summons to the respondent to attend the hearing has not been served or that there is any other adequate reason for the adjournment.
Subregulation 8
The date fixed for an adjourned hearing must be within 7 days of the date on which the adjournment is ordered unless the Committee is satisfied that —
a later date is required to enable the respondent to be informed of the date of proceedings; or
there is any other adequate reason for fixing a later date.
Subregulation 9
If a hearing is adjourned, the Committee at the adjourned hearing need not comprise the same members as the Committee which ordered the adjournment.