Singapore legislation

Regulation 22C

of Family Justice (General) Rules 2024

Regulation 22C

Supplementary provisions for section 160A(4) applications (P. 3, r. 22C)

Amended byS 902/2024 wef 02/01/2025

Subregulation 1

This Rule applies to an application under section 160A(4).

Subregulation 2

Unless the Court otherwise directs, the Notice of Application must be served —

(a)

if the application concerns a girl below 21 years of age — on her parent or guardian;

(b)

if the application concerns a woman or girl who lacks the mental capacity to consent — on her donee or deputy; or

(c)

in any other case — on the woman or girl.

Subregulation 3

Where a person served with a Notice of Application under paragraph (2)(a) or (b) objects to the application to which the Notice of Application relates, the person may file and serve on the applicant a Notice of Objection in Form 27‑A within 7 days after the date of service of the Notice of Application.

Subregulation 4

Amended byS 902/2024 wef 02/01/2025

A Notice of Objection mentioned in paragraph (3) must be served on the applicant in accordance with Rule 9(2).