Statute Details
- Title: Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification
- Act Code: LTSA1967-N4
- Legislative Type: Subsidiary legislation (Notification)
- Authorising Act: Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158, Section 63)
- Current version: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026 (consolidated)
- Key Provisions: Section 1 (Citation); Section 2 (Specified buildings—non-application of section 6 of the Act)
- Original instruments reflected in the consolidation: SL 187/2004 (7 Apr 2004); SL 188/2004 (12 Apr 2004); Revised Edition 2010 (31 Mar 2010)
What Is This Legislation About?
The Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification is a targeted legal instrument. In plain terms, it tells you that a particular statutory requirement in the Land Titles (Strata) Act—specifically section 6—does not apply to certain identified buildings.
Rather than creating a general rule for all strata developments, this Notification operates like a “carve-out” for specific properties. It is issued under the Minister’s power in section 63 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act, which allows the Minister to specify cases where particular provisions of the Act will not apply.
For practitioners, the practical significance is that the usual statutory framework governing strata land titles may be altered for the listed buildings. This can affect how strata titles are administered, how certain procedural or substantive requirements are satisfied, and how stakeholders (owners, managers, and controlling entities) must structure compliance.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the short title of the Notification. This is standard legislative drafting, but it matters for legal referencing, especially when advising on whether a particular building falls within the scope of the carve-out.
Section 2 (Specified buildings) is the core operative provision. It states that the Minister “hereby specifies” that the provisions of section 6 of the Act shall not apply to the buildings listed in paragraphs (a) and (b). In other words, section 6 is effectively suspended for those buildings only.
The Notification identifies the buildings with precision using land title descriptors—lot numbers, mukim, and certificate of title references. This is important because strata-related legal questions often turn on the exact land parcel and its title particulars. The carve-out is not based on a broad description like “commercial buildings” or “PSA properties”; it is tied to the specific title records.
Paragraph (a): Tanjong Pagar Complex
The Notification specifies Tanjong Pagar Complex as the building that is exempt from section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act. The building is described as Lot 1074C TS 23, comprised in Certificate of Title Vol. 611 Folio 96, and it is “controlled, managed and administered by PSA Corporation Limited.” The legislative history annotation indicates this exemption was made by SL 187/2004 (7 April 2004).
Paragraph (b): PSA Building
The Notification also specifies the PSA Building as exempt. It is described as Lot 2697T Mukim 1, comprised in Certificate of Title Vol. 605 Folio 151, and it is “controlled, managed and administered by Heliconia Realty Pte Ltd.” This exemption is reflected in SL 188/2004 (12 April 2004).
Legal effect of the non-application
Although the extract provided does not reproduce the text of section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act, the Notification’s language is clear: section 6’s provisions do not apply to the specified buildings. In practice, this means that any obligation, procedural step, or substantive rule contained in section 6 is not enforceable for those buildings. For lawyers, the key task is to identify what section 6 requires and then determine how the exemption changes compliance, documentation, or the rights and obligations of relevant parties.
Consolidation and versioning
The Notification is presented as a consolidated instrument (Revised Edition 2010). Consolidation typically means that earlier subsidiary legislation instruments are brought together into a single updated text for ease of reference. The legislative history indicates that the original exemptions were made in 2004 and then consolidated in the 2010 revised edition. Practitioners should still check the current version (as at 27 Mar 2026) to confirm whether any additional buildings have been added or whether the scope has changed.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This Notification is extremely short and consists of:
(1) Section 1 (Citation) — establishes the short title.
(2) Section 2 (Specified buildings) — lists the buildings to which the non-application of section 6 applies. It contains two sub-paragraphs, (a) and (b), each identifying a building by land title particulars and the entity controlling/managed/administrating it.
There are no schedules, definitions, or procedural provisions in the extract. The structure reflects the Notification’s narrow purpose: to identify specific buildings and apply a targeted legal consequence.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Notification applies to specified buildings—namely, Tanjong Pagar Complex (Lot 1074C TS 23, CT Vol. 611 Folio 96) and the PSA Building (Lot 2697T Mukim 1, CT Vol. 605 Folio 151). The exemption is not framed as applying to a class of persons (such as “owners” or “developers”), but rather to the buildings themselves, which in turn affects the legal regime governing those properties under the Land Titles (Strata) Act.
Accordingly, the practical beneficiaries and affected parties will generally include the entities that control, manage, and administer the buildings—PSA Corporation Limited for Tanjong Pagar Complex and Heliconia Realty Pte Ltd for the PSA Building—along with any strata owners, occupiers, and persons involved in the administration of strata titles for those parcels. However, the legal trigger is the building’s inclusion in the Notification, not the identity of the owner at any given time.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Even though the Notification is brief, it can be highly consequential in strata title practice. Section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act likely contains a rule that affects how strata developments are structured, administered, or how certain rights and obligations operate. By carving out specific buildings, the Notification creates a property-specific deviation from the general statutory framework.
For lawyers advising on due diligence, property transactions, or strata governance, the key point is that the usual statutory compliance checklist may not apply in the same way to these buildings. If a transaction involves one of the specified lots, counsel should confirm whether section 6 would otherwise impose requirements (for example, relating to management, procedural steps, or statutory arrangements) and then assess how the non-application changes the legal position.
From an enforcement perspective, the Notification limits the reach of section 6. This means that regulators, counterparties, or strata stakeholders should not assume that section 6 obligations can be invoked against the specified buildings. Conversely, if a dispute arises about compliance with section 6, the Notification provides a direct legal defence or clarification: section 6 does not apply to those buildings.
Finally, the consolidation and the legislative history matter for litigation and advisory work. Parties may cite older subsidiary legislation instruments (SL 187/2004 or SL 188/2004). A consolidated current version helps ensure that the correct legal text is cited and that counsel can explain the continuity of the exemption over time.
Related Legislation
- Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158), in particular section 6 (non-application subject of this Notification) and section 63 (authorising power for the Minister to make such specifications)
- Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification — subsidiary legislation instruments reflected in the consolidation:
- SL 187/2004 (7 April 2004) — Tanjong Pagar Complex
- SL 188/2004 (12 April 2004) — PSA Building
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Land Titles (Strata) (Non-Application of Section 6) (Consolidation) Notification for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.