Statute Details
- Title: Reduction of Parking Fee — Blk 126A, Bukit Merah View
- Act Code: IA1965-S576-1998
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Legislation Number: S 576
- Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026
- Commencement: 1 December 1998
- Authorising Act: Interpretation Act (Chapter 1)
- Key Enabling Provision: Section 46(2) of the Interpretation Act
- Primary Fee Instrument Affected: Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97)
- Geographic/Facility Scope: Multi-storey car park at Block 126A, Bukit Merah View
- Fee Reduction: From $75/month to $65/month
- Eligible Residents (as stated): Persons residing in Block 119, 120, 128, 129 or 130 Bukit Merah View
What Is This Legislation About?
This subsidiary legislation is a targeted, location-specific fee reduction notice. In plain terms, it authorises a change to the monthly parking fee payable by certain residents for parking in a particular multi-storey car park. The change takes effect from 1 December 1998 and reduces the monthly fee from $75 to $65.
The instrument does not create a general parking regime from scratch. Instead, it operates by modifying the fee payable under an existing regulatory framework: the Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97). The reduction applies only to a defined group of residents and only for parking in the multi-storey car park at a specific block—Block 126A, Bukit Merah View.
From a practitioner’s perspective, the key point is that this is not “policy” in the abstract; it is a legal notification with binding effect on the fee payable under the earlier Order, for the specified residents and car park. It is therefore relevant to disputes about correct charges, eligibility, and the effective date of the reduced rate.
What Are the Key Provisions?
1. Legal basis and effective date. The notice states that it is issued “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 46(2) of the Interpretation Act.” It then provides that the fee reduction applies “with effect from 1st December 1998.” This establishes both the authority for the Minister’s order and the commencement date from which the reduced fee becomes payable.
2. The fee instrument being amended/affected. The notice expressly identifies the fee payable under the Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97). This is important because it ties the reduced fee to the existing legal scheme governing parking places associated with Housing and Development Board (HDB) premises. In other words, the reduction is not a standalone fee; it is a modification of the fee regime under the 1997 Order.
3. Who benefits from the reduction. The reduction is limited to “a person residing in Block 119, 120, 128, 129 or 130 Bukit Merah View.” This is a classic eligibility clause: only residents of those specified blocks are within the class entitled to the reduced monthly fee, provided they are parking in the relevant facility.
4. Where the reduced fee applies (facility-specific scope). The notice specifies the parking location: “the multi-storey car park at Block 126A, Bukit Merah View.” The reduced fee is therefore tied to a particular car park. Even if a person resides in one of the listed blocks, the reduction would only be relevant for parking in the multi-storey car park at Block 126A (not necessarily other car parks in the vicinity, unless separately provided).
5. The quantum of the reduction. The notice states that the fee “shall be reduced from $75 per month to $65 per month.” This is the operative economic change. For practitioners, this figure is central to any claim for refund, correction of charges, or enforcement action by the parking operator or relevant authority.
6. Administrative reference and ministerial identity. The extract includes an administrative citation (e.g., “MINCOM LTA 271-04 Vol. 5; AG/LEG/SL/214/98/2 Vol. 1”). While not usually dispositive of legal effect, such references can be useful when tracing the legislative history or internal approvals. The notice also identifies the Minister for Communications as the decision-maker who ordered the reduction.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
Although the extract does not show a multi-part structure, the instrument is structured as a notification/order with a clear operative statement. In practice, such subsidiary legislation typically consists of:
(1) a heading identifying the subject matter (“Reduction of Parking Fee — Blk 126A, Bukit Merah View”);
(2) a status/timeline presentation (showing the current version as at a particular date);
(3) an enacting formula referencing the enabling authority (here, section 46(2) of the Interpretation Act);
(4) the operative clause stating the effective date, the fee instrument affected, the eligible class of residents, the parking facility, and the revised fee amount.
There are no “Parts” listed in the metadata, and the extract indicates the instrument is essentially a single, targeted provision rather than a comprehensive code. For legal research and compliance purposes, the operative clause should be read as the entire substantive rule.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The legislation applies to persons residing in the specified blocks—Block 119, 120, 128, 129 or 130 Bukit Merah View—and who park their vehicles in the multi-storey car park at Block 126A, Bukit Merah View. The class is defined by residence location and the parking facility used.
In practical terms, the notice is relevant to residents seeking to pay the reduced monthly fee, and to the parking management/charging authority responsible for setting and collecting parking fees under the 1997 Order. It also matters for any third-party dispute resolution (e.g., complaints to authorities) where the question is whether the reduced rate should apply from 1 December 1998 and to whom.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Although the instrument is narrow in scope, it is legally significant because it changes the amount payable under an existing regulatory order. Fee disputes often turn on whether the correct rate was applied and whether the reduction had taken effect. The notice provides both the effective date (1 December 1998) and the exact revised fee ($65 per month), which are the two most common factual/legal anchors in such disputes.
From an enforcement and compliance perspective, the notice also clarifies that the reduction is not universal. Only residents of the listed blocks are covered, and only for parking in the specified multi-storey car park. This prevents over-application of the reduced rate and supports consistent charging practices. For practitioners advising clients—whether residents, property managers, or operators—the eligibility boundaries are therefore central.
Finally, the instrument illustrates how Singapore’s subsidiary legislation framework can be used to make fine-grained adjustments to regulatory fees without amending the entire underlying order. The enabling reference to the Interpretation Act underscores that such notifications can be validly issued under statutory authority, and that practitioners should check both the enabling act and the underlying order when assessing the current legal position.
Related Legislation
- Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97)
- Interpretation Act (Chapter 1) — specifically section 46(2) as the enabling provision
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Reduction of Parking Fee — Blk 126A, Bukit Merah View for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.