Section 29K — Appeal to Minister

(1)Any person whose application for a licence or for the renewal of a licence has been refused by the Commissioner of Building Control may, within 14 days after being notified of such refusal, appeal in the prescribed manner to the Minister whose decision is final.[47/2007] [Act 12 of 2020 wef 15/06/2024]

(2)Where a licence is granted by the Commissioner of Building Control subject to conditions (other than those specified in section 29H or 29I), the licensee concerned may, within 14 days after being notified of such conditions, appeal in the prescribed manner to the Minister whose decision is final.[47/2007] [Act 12 of 2020 wef 15/06/2024]

(3)If the Commissioner of Building Control has made —

(a)an order of revocation or suspension of a licence under section 29J; or

(b)an order imposing any pecuniary penalty on, or a direction or restriction on the business of a licensed corporation, partnership or limited liability partnership under section 29J(2), the person whose licence is revoked or suspended, on whom such a penalty, direction or restriction is imposed (as the case may be) may, within 14 days after being served with the notice of the order, appeal to the Minister against the order, and the decision of the Minister is final. [47/2007] [Act 12 of 2020 wef 15/06/2024]

(4)In any appeal under this section in relation to the conviction of a licensee for a criminal offence, the Minister on appeal from any order of the Commissioner of Building Control is to accept the conviction as final and conclusive.[47/2007] [Act 12 of 2020 wef 15/06/2024]