Statute Details
- Title: Civil List and Pension Act — Resolution Passed At Parliament Meeting
- Act Code: CLGA1970-S137-2012
- Jurisdiction: Singapore
- Legislative Instrument Type: Subsidiary legislative instrument / resolution notified for general information
- Authorising Act: Civil List and Pension Act (Chapter 44)
- Parliamentary Resolution Date: 17 February 2012
- Instrument Number: No. S 137
- Commencement Date: Not stated in the extract (instrument is notified for general information; commencement typically follows the resolution notification and the variation to the Schedule)
- Key Mechanism: Variation of the Schedule to the Civil List and Pension Act pursuant to section 7 of that Act
- Key Change (Schedule figures): Deletion of “$4,267,500”, “$2,068,300”, “$659,300” and substitution with “$1,568,900”, “$2,762,300”, “$550,000”
What Is This Legislation About?
This document is not a standalone “Act” in the ordinary sense; it is a Parliamentary resolution that has been formally notified for general information. The resolution was passed at a meeting of Parliament on 17 February 2012, and it authorises a specific variation to the Schedule to the Civil List and Pension Act (Chapter 44).
In plain language, the Civil List and Pension framework in Singapore governs certain payments and pension-related arrangements for eligible persons connected with public service. The Schedule to the Act typically contains prescribed monetary figures (for example, amounts payable under specified categories). This resolution changes those figures by substituting new amounts for the old ones.
Practically, the legal effect is that the relevant scheduled amounts are updated without Parliament needing to pass a new Act. Instead, Parliament uses the mechanism in section 7 of the Civil List and Pension Act to vary the Schedule. The resolution therefore functions as a targeted “update” instrument: it adjusts the financial parameters that flow from the Act’s Schedule.
What Are the Key Provisions?
1. Authority to vary the Schedule (section 7 of the Civil List and Pension Act)
The resolution expressly states that Parliament is acting “pursuant to section 7” of the Civil List and Pension Act. This is the constitutional and statutory hinge: section 7 provides the legal pathway for Parliament to amend the Schedule by resolution rather than by a full legislative amendment process.
2. The specific variation: deletion and substitution of scheduled figures
The operative part of the resolution is a precise instruction to alter the Schedule. It directs that the figures in the second column of the Schedule be changed. Specifically, Parliament resolves that the Schedule be varied by:
- deleting the figures “$4,267,500”, “$2,068,300”, and “$659,300” in the second column; and
- substituting with “$1,568,900”, “$2,762,300”, and $550,000, respectively.
This drafting style is typical of schedule-variation resolutions: it is mechanical, unambiguous, and tied to the exact location in the Schedule (“second column”). For practitioners, the key point is that the resolution does not broadly rewrite the Schedule; it only changes the specified numerical entries.
3. Parliamentary intent and legal effect
The resolution is framed as a formal declaration of Parliament’s decision. Once passed and notified, it becomes the authoritative basis for the updated scheduled amounts. The legal effect is that the Civil List and Pension Act’s Schedule is treated as having the substituted figures, which in turn affects the calculation or entitlement amounts that depend on those figures.
4. Versioning and “current version as at”
The extract indicates the document is part of a legislative database with a “current version as at 27 Mar 2026” status, and it references a timeline showing the instrument dated 17 Feb 2012 (SL 137/2012). For legal work—especially when advising on entitlements, arrears, or historical calculations—version control matters. The resolution may be incorporated into the consolidated presentation of the Act’s Schedule in later versions. Therefore, counsel should confirm the applicable version of the Schedule for the relevant period when assessing rights or liabilities.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This instrument is structured as a short resolution rather than a multi-part statute. The key elements are:
- Heading and notification: It is titled “Civil List and Pension Act — Resolution Passed At Parliament Meeting” and is “notified for general information”.
- Enacting formula / resolution text: It contains the formal statement that Parliament, pursuant to section 7 of the Civil List and Pension Act, resolves to vary the Schedule.
- Operative variation clause: The clause specifies the exact figures to delete and the exact figures to substitute, including the location (“second column”).
- Instrument identification and timeline: It is identified as No. S 137 and dated 17 February 2012, with references to the legislative database’s versioning.
Because the extract does not reproduce the full Schedule, the resolution should be read together with the Schedule to the Civil List and Pension Act. The resolution is best understood as a patch to the Schedule rather than a complete statement of the underlying payment framework.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The resolution applies indirectly to persons whose entitlements or payments under the Civil List and Pension Act depend on the scheduled monetary figures. While the resolution itself does not name beneficiaries, the Civil List and Pension Act’s Schedule typically corresponds to categories of payments or pension-related amounts. Therefore, the practical scope is limited to those whose entitlements are calculated by reference to the affected entries in the Schedule.
From a legal-advisory perspective, the “who” question is answered by cross-referencing the Schedule entries that correspond to the deleted and substituted figures. Practitioners should consult the Civil List and Pension Act (Chapter 44) and locate the relevant rows/entries in the Schedule’s second column to determine which category of payment is affected. The resolution’s effect is then mapped onto the relevant claimant or administrative process.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
1. It updates financial parameters without a full legislative overhaul
The most significant practical feature of this resolution is its targeted nature. It demonstrates how Singapore’s legislative framework allows Parliament to adjust scheduled amounts through a resolution mechanism under section 7. This is important for maintaining fiscal accuracy and ensuring that the Civil List and Pension framework reflects updated financial assumptions or policy decisions.
2. It can affect entitlement calculations and payment amounts
Even though the resolution is brief, changing numerical figures in a Schedule can have real consequences. Depending on how the Civil List and Pension Act operationalises those figures, the substitution may alter the amount payable for a given category, the basis for pension-related calculations, or the administrative totals used by responsible authorities.
3. It raises version-control and historical assessment issues
For lawyers handling disputes, audits, or claims involving periods around 2012, the resolution’s date and its incorporation into later consolidated versions are critical. If a claim relates to a time before the resolution’s effect, the earlier figures may apply; if it relates to after, the substituted figures apply. Because the extract indicates “current version as at 27 Mar 2026,” counsel should verify the consolidated Schedule’s current presentation and, where necessary, confirm the applicable version for the relevant period.
Related Legislation
- Civil List and Pension Act (Chapter 44) — in particular, section 7 (the authority for Parliament to vary the Schedule by resolution)
- Pension Act — referenced in the metadata as related legislation (for broader pension context)
- Legislative Timeline / Timeline documents — used to confirm the correct version and instrument date
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Civil List and Pension Act — Resolution Passed At Parliament Meeting for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.