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← Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966

Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966 s 5

s 5 Powers of Majlis

5.—(1) The Majlis may sue and be sued in its corporate name. (2) The Majlis may —(a) enter into contracts; (b) acquire, purchase, take, hold and enjoy movable and immovable property of every description; (c) erect any building on any property vested in, belonging to or acquired by the Majlis; (d) subject to any written law affecting the same, convey, assign, surrender and yield up, charge, mortgage, demise, reassign, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or deal with, any movable or immovable property vested in the Majlis upon such terms as to the Majlis seems fit and in accordance with the Muslim law; (da) create any wakaf;[Act 4 of 2024 wef 01/08/2024] (e) whether by itself or in association with any other person or organisation, provide to any person or organisation in Singapore or elsewhere consultancy, technical, managerial or other services or products in any area in which the Majlis has skill or experience; and (f) charge fees or commissions for any service or product provided by the Majlis. (3) The Majlis has power to act as an executor of a will or as an administrator of the estate of a deceased Muslim or as a trustee of any trust. (4) The Majlis may, with the approval of the Minister, form or participate in the formation of any company, or enter into any joint venture or partnership, to carry out any of the purposes of this Act. (5) The Majlis may do any other acts that appear to the Majlis to be incidental or necessary to the discharge of its functions and duties under this Act.

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