Statute Details
- Title: Reduction of Parking Fee — Blk 126A, Bukit Merah View
- Act Code: IA1965-S576-1998
- Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026 (based on the provided extract)
- Commencement: 1 December 1998
- Enacting/Authorising Act: Interpretation Act (Cap. 1), specifically section 46(2)
- Authorising Minister: Minister for Communications
- Primary Instrument Affected: Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97)
- Key Effect: Monthly parking fee reduced for eligible residents from $75 to $65 for parking in the multi-storey car park at Blk 126A, Bukit Merah View
- Legislation Number: S 576/1998
What Is This Legislation About?
This subsidiary legislation is a targeted, location-specific fee reduction notice. In plain terms, it authorises a reduction in the monthly parking fee payable by certain residents for parking in a particular multi-storey car park. The reduction takes effect from 1 December 1998 and applies to residents of specified blocks within Bukit Merah View who park their vehicles in the multi-storey car park at Block 126A.
The instrument operates by modifying the fee regime under the Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997. Rather than creating a new parking scheme, it adjusts the amount payable for a defined group of users and a defined parking facility. Such “notified for general information” provisions are common in Singapore’s regulatory framework for parking and housing-related facilities, where administrative adjustments may be made by ministerial order under enabling legislation.
From a practitioner’s perspective, the key point is that this is not a broad policy statute. It is a narrow legal mechanism that changes the payable fee for a specific car park and a specific set of eligible residents. That narrowness matters when advising clients on eligibility, retroactivity, and the correct fee to apply.
What Are the Key Provisions?
1. Legal basis for the order (Interpretation Act, s 46(2)). The notice states that it is made “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 46(2) of the Interpretation Act.” While the extract does not reproduce the text of section 46(2), the reference indicates that the Minister is acting under a statutory power that permits certain orders or modifications to be made and notified. For lawyers, this is important because it anchors the validity of the fee reduction in an enabling provision, supporting enforceability against affected persons.
2. Commencement and scope of the fee reduction. The fee reduction is expressly stated to take effect “with effect from 1st December 1998.” This is a classic legislative drafting feature that clarifies the temporal application. In practice, it means that any parking charges assessed for periods after commencement should reflect the reduced fee, while earlier charges would generally be governed by the prior rate (unless a separate provision provides otherwise).
3. The fee reduction: from $75 to $65 per month. The notice provides the substantive change: the fee payable under the 1997 Parking Places Order by eligible residents for parking in the relevant multi-storey car park is reduced from $75 per month to $65 per month. This is the core operative effect. It is also the provision most likely to be relied upon in disputes about billing, arrears, or the correct monthly rate.
4. Eligibility: residents of specified blocks within Bukit Merah View. The notice specifies the class of persons who benefit from the reduced fee: “a person residing in Block 119, 120, 128, 129 or 130 Bukit Merah View” who parks his vehicle in the multi-storey car park at Block 126A, Bukit Merah View. This creates a residency-based eligibility condition. For practitioners, this raises practical evidential questions: what constitutes “residing” (e.g., registered address, actual occupation, tenancy status), and how parking authorities verify eligibility.
5. The parking facility affected: multi-storey car park at Blk 126A. The reduction is tied to a particular parking location: the multi-storey car park at Block 126A. Even if a resident of the specified blocks parks in a different facility, the notice—by its terms—may not apply. Conversely, if a person eligible under the residency condition parks in the specified multi-storey car park, the reduced fee should be applied.
6. Administrative and citation details. The extract includes a citation line: “[MINCOM LTA 271-04 Vol. 5; AG/LEG/SL/214/98/2 Vol. 1].” While not operative, such references are useful for tracing the legislative record and understanding the administrative background. The notice also identifies the affected instrument: “Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97).” This cross-reference is critical for interpreting how the fee reduction fits into the broader regulatory scheme.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This instrument is structured as a short ministerial notification rather than a multi-part statute. In the provided extract, the document is essentially one operative paragraph: it identifies the legal power, states the commencement date, specifies the affected fee and the reduced amount, and defines the eligible residents and the relevant parking facility.
In terms of legal drafting, the structure is typical of fee adjustment orders: (i) enabling power, (ii) effective date, (iii) identification of the fee under an existing order, (iv) specification of the class of persons, and (v) specification of the parking location. There are no separate “Parts” or “sections” in the extract because the instrument is concise.
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—who park their vehicles in the multi-storey car park at Block 126A, Bukit Merah View. The notice is therefore both person-specific (residency-based) and facility-specific (a particular car park).
It does not appear to apply to all residents of Bukit Merah View, nor does it apply to all parking facilities. Accordingly, when advising clients—whether residents, parking operators, or enforcement bodies—counsel should focus on two factual predicates: (1) whether the person is a resident of one of the listed blocks, and (2) whether the parking is in the specified multi-storey car park at Blk 126A.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Although the instrument is short, it is legally significant because it directly affects the amount payable by eligible residents. Parking fees are often enforced through administrative processes, and disputes can arise regarding whether the correct rate has been applied. This notice provides an authoritative basis for the reduced monthly fee of $65 for the relevant class of users and facility.
For enforcement and compliance, the notice clarifies that the fee regime under the Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 is modified for the specified circumstances. In practical terms, parking management systems, billing schedules, and permit/collection processes should reflect the reduced rate from the commencement date. Failure to do so could lead to overcharging, complaints, or administrative review.
From a legal risk perspective, the residency and facility limitations mean that the notice should not be applied broadly without checking the facts. A practitioner should be cautious about assuming that a fee reduction for one block and one car park automatically extends to other blocks, other car parks, or other categories of users. The value of this instrument lies precisely in its specificity.
Related Legislation
- Interpretation Act (Cap. 1) — section 46(2) (enabling power referenced)
- Parking Places (Housing and Development Board) Order 1997 (G.N. No. S 274/97) — the fee framework under which the monthly parking fee is payable and which is implicitly modified for the specified circumstances
- Timeline / Legislation record (as referenced in the provided extract) — for confirming the correct version as at 27 Mar 2026
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.