Statute Details
- Title: Notification under Section 6(3)
- Full Title: Notification under Section 6(3) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act (Cap. 158)
- Act Code: LTSA1967-N2
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary legislation / notification (sl)
- Authorising Act: Land Titles (Strata) Act (Chapter 158)
- Authorising Provision: Section 6(3)
- Key Instrument: Notification published as G.N. No. S 192/1994
- Date of Instrument: 22 April 1994
- Revised Edition: 1995 RevEd (22nd April 1994)
- Status: Current version as at 27 March 2026
What Is This Legislation About?
This instrument is a notification made under section 6(3) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act (Cap. 158). In practical terms, it is not a standalone regulatory regime; rather, it is a targeted legal notice that carves out specific premises from the operation of section 6 of the Strata Titles framework.
The notification states that section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act shall not apply to a particular category of properties: markets and food centres that are leased by the State to the Minister for Finance or to a body corporate incorporated under the Minister for Finance (Incorporation) Act (Cap. 183). The effect is an exemption from the statutory consequences that would otherwise flow from section 6.
For practitioners, the key is to understand that this notification is about scope. It does not rewrite the strata titles law generally; it modifies how section 6 applies in a narrow, administratively significant setting involving State leasing arrangements for markets and food centres.
What Are the Key Provisions?
1. The operative exemption (core effect)
The notification provides that the Minister for Law has specified that section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act shall not apply to the specified properties. This is the central provision. The legal consequence is that, for the covered markets and food centres, the statutory mechanism or requirement in section 6 is excluded.
2. The property category: “markets and food centres”
The exemption is limited to markets and food centres. This wording matters. It suggests the notification is intended for premises that are functionally and administratively treated as markets or food centres, rather than all commercial or mixed-use buildings. In practice, lawyers should consider how the premises are described in leases, government records, and operational classifications.
3. The leasing arrangement: “leased by the State”
The notification applies only where the markets and food centres are leased by the State. This indicates that the exemption is tied to a particular public-sector leasing structure. If a market or food centre is not leased by the State (for example, if it is held under a different ownership or leasing model), the exemption may not be engaged.
4. The lessee: the Minister for Finance or a specified incorporated body
The notification further restricts the exemption to leases made to either:
- the Minister for Finance; or
- a body corporate incorporated under the Minister for Finance (Incorporation) Act (Cap. 183).
This dual formulation is typical of Singapore legislative drafting where the State’s interests are implemented through either a ministerial office or a statutory corporate vehicle. For practitioners, the practical question is whether the relevant lease is in favour of the Minister for Finance directly, or in favour of the specific incorporated body contemplated by Cap. 183.
5. Publication reference
The notification is identified as G.N. No. S 192/94. This is important for citation, verification, and ensuring the correct instrument is relied upon in submissions, due diligence, or transactional documentation.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This instrument is structured as a single notification under an enabling provision. Unlike a full Act with multiple parts and sections, a notification of this type typically contains:
- an enacting formula (indicating the legal authority and the ministerial specification);
- the operative statement (here, the exclusion of section 6’s application); and
- publication details (e.g., the Government Gazette reference).
In the extract provided, the notification is presented with standard legislative platform features such as “Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026” and a “Timeline” showing the instrument’s inclusion in the revised edition.
Because the notification is made under section 6(3) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act, its legal function is best understood by reading it alongside the text and purpose of section 6 of the parent Act. The notification does not stand alone in terms of legal effect; it operates as a modification to the parent Act’s scope.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The notification applies to markets and food centres that meet all of the following conditions:
- they are leased by the State;
- they are leased to the Minister for Finance or to a body corporate incorporated under Cap. 183;
- and, for these premises, section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act is disapplied.
Accordingly, the “persons” affected are not only the immediate lessees (the Minister for Finance or the incorporated body), but also any parties whose rights or obligations would otherwise be influenced by the operation of section 6—such as developers, property owners, or entities involved in strata-related processes.
For practitioners, the most important applicability analysis is factual and documentary: confirming the nature of the premises (market/food centre), the existence of a State lease, and the identity of the lessee. These are the elements that determine whether the exemption is engaged.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
1. It changes the legal consequences of section 6 for a defined class of properties
The significance of this notification lies in its disapplication effect. Section 6 of the Land Titles (Strata) Act likely contains a statutory requirement or legal mechanism that would otherwise apply to certain strata-related matters. By specifying that section 6 does not apply to the covered markets and food centres, the notification creates a legal carve-out that can affect how property interests are structured, registered, or treated under the strata titles regime.
2. It reflects administrative and policy considerations
The exemption is not broad; it is carefully targeted to a specific category of public-sector premises and a specific leasing structure involving the Minister for Finance and a Cap. 183 corporate vehicle. This suggests a policy decision that, for these assets, the strata titles consequences under section 6 are either unnecessary, undesirable, or operationally impractical. In practice, such exemptions often arise where the State’s management model for certain facilities differs from the typical private-sector strata development pathway.
3. It matters for due diligence, conveyancing, and disputes
In transactions or advisory work involving markets and food centres—particularly where strata-related processes might otherwise be considered—lawyers must check whether the notification disapplies section 6. Failure to do so can lead to incorrect assumptions about statutory requirements, registration steps, or the legal status of interests. The notification therefore has practical value in:
- title and registration review (confirming which statutory provisions apply);
- structuring advice (ensuring the correct legal framework is used);
- regulatory compliance (avoiding unnecessary steps); and
- litigation and enforcement (where parties argue over the applicability of strata provisions).
Because the instrument is currently in force (as at 27 March 2026), it remains relevant for ongoing and future matters involving the specified premises.
Related Legislation
- Land Titles (Strata) Act (Cap. 158) — in particular, section 6(3) (the enabling provision for this notification) and section 6 (the provision disapplied)
- Minister for Finance (Incorporation) Act (Cap. 183) — for the definition/identification of the incorporated body referenced in the notification
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Notification under Section 6(3) for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.