Statute Details
- Title: Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025
- Act Code: RRA1985-S179-2025
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary legislation (SL)
- Enacting Formula / Authority: Made by the Minister for Defence in exercise of powers under section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- SL Citation: SL 179/2025
- Date of Making: 8 January 2025
- Status: Current version as at 27 March 2026
- Key Provisions (from extract): Section 1 (Citation); Section 2 (Date of requisition / commencement and duration of Part 3)
- Commencement (as specified): Part 3 of the Act comes into and remains in operation on 21 March 2025
- Parts: Not applicable (Order contains only the provisions shown in the extract)
- Related Legislation: Requisition of Resources Act 1985
What Is This Legislation About?
The Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025 is a short, targeted Singapore subsidiary instrument made under the Requisition of Resources Act 1985. In practical terms, it does not itself requisition specific property or resources. Instead, it activates the operative provisions of the parent Act by bringing Part 3 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 into force for a defined period.
Orders of this kind are typically used in contingency or national preparedness contexts. The legal mechanism is straightforward: the parent Act establishes a framework for requisitioning resources (such as property, services, or other capabilities) when the statutory conditions are met. The Order then determines when the relevant part of that framework becomes legally operative.
Accordingly, the core legal effect of the 2025 (No. 2) Order is to set the commencement date for the operation of Part 3 of the Act. Once Part 3 is in operation, the detailed requisition powers, procedures, and consequences contained in that Part become available to the competent authorities under the Act—subject to any additional conditions and procedural requirements that Part 3 itself imposes.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the formal name by which the instrument may be cited: “Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025.” While this is standard drafting, it is important for legal referencing, especially where multiple requisition orders may exist (e.g., “No. 1”, “No. 2”, etc.). Practitioners often need to confirm the correct order number to establish the precise commencement date and legal basis for actions taken under the Act.
Section 2 (Date of requisition) is the substantive provision in the extract. It states that “the provisions of Part 3 of the Act are to come into and remain in operation on 21 March 2025.” This language performs two functions:
- Commencement: Part 3 is brought into operation on 21 March 2025.
- Continuity: Part 3 is to “remain in operation” from that date, indicating that the activation is not merely momentary. The wording suggests ongoing availability of Part 3 powers after 21 March 2025, until Part 3 is otherwise ended or replaced by later instruments (for example, a subsequent order or repeal/cessation mechanism under the parent Act).
From a practitioner’s perspective, the key legal consequence is that the requisition regime in Part 3 becomes enforceable as of 21 March 2025. Any requisition notices, directions, or administrative actions taken under Part 3 would generally need to be anchored to the fact that Part 3 was in operation at the time the action was taken. If an action were taken before 21 March 2025, the authority would likely face a challenge that the relevant statutory powers were not yet activated (unless other parts or separate instruments applied).
Interaction with the parent Act (Requisition of Resources Act 1985): Although the extract does not reproduce Part 3, the Order’s legal function is to “switch on” that Part. Therefore, the practitioner must read the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 alongside this Order to determine:
- what specific resources may be requisitioned under Part 3;
- who may exercise requisition powers;
- what procedural steps are required (e.g., notices, declarations, assessments);
- what compensation or payment mechanisms exist; and
- what offences, penalties, or enforcement measures apply.
In other words, the Order is the trigger; Part 3 is the engine. The legal validity of any requisition action will depend on compliance with both the activation date in the Order and the substantive requirements in Part 3.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
The Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025 is structured as a very concise subsidiary instrument. Based on the extract, it contains:
- Enacting Formula: identifies the Minister for Defence and the statutory power under section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985.
- Section 1 (Citation): provides the short title.
- Section 2 (Date of requisition): specifies the commencement and continuing operation of Part 3 of the Act on 21 March 2025.
There are no additional schedules, definitions, or procedural details in the extract. This drafting approach is typical where the parent Act already contains the detailed requisition framework and the subsidiary order is limited to the timing/activation decision.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
Although the Order itself is brief, its practical reach is broad because it activates a statutory regime that can affect persons and entities holding relevant resources. In general, requisition frameworks apply to those who control or provide resources that may be requisitioned—such as owners of property, operators of facilities, suppliers of services, or other stakeholders whose resources may be needed for defence or national preparedness purposes.
However, the precise class of affected persons depends on the scope of Part 3 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985. Practitioners should therefore treat this Order as a jurisdictional and temporal gateway: it determines when Part 3 powers are available. The substantive obligations and rights (including any compensation entitlements) will be found in Part 3 itself, and may be limited to particular categories of resources or particular circumstances.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Even though the Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025 is short, it can be highly significant in practice. Requisition powers can have immediate operational consequences for businesses and individuals. Once Part 3 is in operation, competent authorities may be able to issue requisition directions that require compliance, potentially affecting property use, service delivery, staffing, logistics, and contractual arrangements.
From a legal risk perspective, the Order is important because it provides the critical date from which Part 3 becomes enforceable. Lawyers advising clients—whether government-linked entities, private contractors, logistics providers, or asset owners—will need to confirm whether the relevant requisition action occurred on or after 21 March 2025. This can be central to arguments about legality, procedural compliance, and the availability of remedies.
Additionally, the Order’s existence underscores that requisition regimes are often activated in phases. The “(No. 2)” numbering suggests there may be multiple activation orders over time. Practitioners should therefore check the legislative timeline and any related orders to determine whether Part 3 was already in operation under an earlier instrument, whether this Order extends or modifies the activation, and whether later orders changed the legal position after 21 March 2025.
Related Legislation
- Requisition of Resources Act 1985 (including Part 3)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.