Statute Details
- Title: Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025
- Act Code: RRA1985-S179-2025
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026
- SL Citation: SL 179/2025
- Date Made: 8 January 2025
- Authorising Act: Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- Enacting Power: Powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- Key Provisions (from extract): Section 1 (Citation); Section 2 (Date of requisition / operationalisation of Part 3)
What Is This Legislation About?
The Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025 is a Singapore subsidiary legislation instrument made under the Requisition of Resources Act 1985. In practical terms, it is an “activation” order: it brings into operation specified provisions of the parent Act—namely, Part 3—on a particular date.
Requisition frameworks are typically used in national security, emergency preparedness, or defence-related contexts where the Government may need to secure access to resources (such as services, facilities, or other assets) quickly. While the extract provided does not reproduce the substantive requisition powers in the Act itself, the Order’s function is clear: it determines when the relevant Part of the Act becomes legally effective.
Accordingly, the legal significance of the Order lies less in creating new requisition rules and more in setting the timeline for when those rules can be relied upon by the competent authorities. For practitioners, the key question is therefore not “what does the Order say about requisitions?” but “what does Part 3 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 do, and when is it triggered by this Order?”
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the formal name of the instrument: “Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025.” This is standard drafting. It matters for legal referencing, ensuring that the Order can be correctly cited in submissions, notices, and compliance documentation.
Section 2 (Date of requisition) is the operative provision. 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 legal functions:
- Commencement: Part 3 becomes effective on 21 March 2025.
- Continuing operation: Part 3 “remain in operation” (i.e., it is not a one-off or temporary activation limited to a short period, at least as far as the Order indicates). The Order does not, in the extract, specify an end date.
From a practitioner’s perspective, the phrase “come into and remain in operation” is crucial. It suggests that once Part 3 is activated, the legal regime under Part 3 is available for use by the relevant authorities for as long as Part 3 continues to be in force under the Act and subject to any later amendments or revocation mechanisms (if any exist in the Act or subsequent orders). Even where the parent Act contains detailed requisition procedures, the Order determines when those procedures can be invoked.
Enacting formula and making authority further confirm the legislative pathway. The Order is made “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985” by the “Minister for Defence.” This indicates that the Defence Ministry is the responsible authority for activating the requisition regime. The signature block—“Permanent Secretary (Defence Development), Ministry of Defence, Singapore”—shows the administrative signatory, but the legal power is attributed to the Minister for Defence under the authorising Act.
Finally, the extract includes the metadata reference “[U96J/16-2-1-18/CMS; AG/LEGIS/SL/273/2025/1],” which is typical of Singapore legislative instruments and is useful for locating the legislative file and drafting history. While not determinative of substantive rights, such references can assist counsel when researching legislative intent or administrative context.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
The Order is extremely concise. Based on the extract, it contains:
- Section 1: Citation provision.
- Section 2: Date of requisition—activation of Part 3 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985.
There are no “Parts” or detailed operational provisions within the Order itself. Instead, the Order functions as a scheduling instrument that points back to the parent Act. This structure is common for Singapore subsidiary legislation that “turns on” or “brings into force” particular statutory powers.
For legal research and compliance purposes, the practitioner should therefore treat the Order as a gateway document. The substantive legal obligations, procedural steps, and consequences are located in the Requisition of Resources Act 1985—specifically in Part 3. The Order’s role is to specify the effective date and confirm that Part 3 remains operational from that date.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
Although the extract does not specify categories of persons, the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 generally applies to situations where the Government may requisition resources. In that context, the practical “who” typically includes:
- Resource holders (e.g., owners or operators of relevant assets or services);
- Persons who control or provide resources that may be requisitioned; and
- Any persons subject to requisition notices or directions issued under Part 3 once it is in force.
The Order itself applies broadly by activating Part 3 of the Act. Once Part 3 is in operation, the legal regime under that Part can be invoked against persons within its scope. The exact class of persons and the precise requisition mechanisms depend on the text of Part 3 of the Act.
In addition, the Order is directed at the administrative machinery of the State. It empowers the Defence authorities to rely on the requisition powers contained in Part 3 from 21 March 2025. Therefore, while private parties are affected through requisition actions, the immediate legal effect is to authorise and enable the Government’s use of the statutory powers.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Even though the Requisition of Resources (No. 2) Order 2025 is brief, it can have significant operational and legal consequences. Requisition regimes are designed for circumstances requiring rapid mobilisation of resources. When Part 3 is brought into force, the Government may be able to impose obligations on private parties that would otherwise not be available (or not available at that time) under the Act.
For practitioners advising businesses, logistics providers, critical infrastructure operators, or other resource-relevant stakeholders, the Order is a key compliance trigger. It indicates that, from 21 March 2025, the legal framework in Part 3 is available for use. Counsel should therefore consider whether their clients’ assets, services, or operational capabilities fall within the categories of “resources” contemplated by the Act and Part 3.
From an enforcement and litigation perspective, the Order can also be central to disputes about legality, timing, and procedural fairness. If a requisition notice or direction is issued after 21 March 2025, the Government will likely rely on the Order to establish that Part 3 was in operation at the relevant time. Conversely, if a requisition action is challenged, one of the first factual/legal issues will be whether the statutory power existed at the time of the action—making the commencement date in Section 2 highly relevant.
Finally, the “No. 2” designation suggests that there may have been earlier requisition orders (e.g., a “No. 1” order) or multiple activations over time. This matters for counsel because it may affect continuity, the duration of powers, and how the Government has previously structured requisition readiness. A careful review of the legislative timeline and any related orders is therefore advisable when advising on rights and obligations arising from requisition activities.
Related Legislation
- Requisition of Resources Act 1985 (including Part 3, which is activated by this Order)
- Resources Act 1985 (as referenced in the provided metadata; practitioners should confirm the correct parent statute name and citation in the official legislation database)
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.