Statute Details
- Title: Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025
- Act Code: RRA1985-S682-2025
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Authorising Act: Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- Enacting Authority: Minister for Defence
- Key Enabling Provision: Powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985
- Legislative Citation: No. S 682
- SL Number: SL 682/2025
- Date Made: 29 September 2025
- Commencement / Operational Date: 22 October 2025 (for Part 3 of the Act)
- Status: Current version as at 27 March 2026
What Is This Legislation About?
The Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 is a Singapore subsidiary legislation instrument made under the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 (“the Act”). In practical terms, it is an activation order: it brings specified provisions of the Act into force for a defined period. The Order does not itself create a standalone regulatory scheme; rather, it “turns on” Part 3 of the Act so that the State can requisition resources when required.
Requisition of resources legislation is typically designed for national preparedness. It provides a legal framework enabling the Government—through the relevant authorities—to secure access to resources (which may include goods, services, or other assets) that are needed for defence or other critical purposes. The legal mechanism is generally time-bound and operationally targeted: the Act sets out the powers and safeguards, while the Order determines when those powers become effective.
In this specific Order, the key operative feature is that Part 3 of the Act is to come into and remain in operation on 22 October 2025. The Order is made on 29 September 2025, meaning it is issued shortly before the activation date. For practitioners, the significance is that the legal consequences for affected parties (for example, obligations to comply with requisition directions) may arise only once Part 3 is in operation.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the formal title by which the instrument may be cited: “Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025.” While this is standard drafting, it matters for legal referencing, filings, and compliance documentation. In practice, parties responding to requisition notices or directions may need to cite the correct order number and date to confirm the legal basis for the activation of the relevant Act provisions.
Section 2 (Date of requisition) is the substantive provision. It states that “the provisions of Part 3 of the Act are to come into and remain in operation on 22 October 2025.” This language is crucial. It indicates that Part 3 is not merely temporarily effective for a single day; it is intended to “remain in operation” from that date. The Order therefore functions as a trigger for the ongoing applicability of Part 3, subject to any later amendments or subsequent orders that may alter the operational status.
From a legal analysis perspective, the phrase “provisions of Part 3 of the Act” signals that the Act’s structure is compartmentalised. Part 3 likely contains the operative requisition powers—such as authority to requisition resources, procedural steps for issuing requisition directions, and related enforcement or compliance mechanisms. Even though the extract provided does not reproduce Part 3’s text, the Order’s effect is clear: once Part 3 is in operation, the State’s requisition powers under that Part become legally available.
Enacting formula and authority further confirm the legal foundation. The Order is made “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act 1985.” This is a classic subsidiary legislation pattern: the Act delegates to the Minister for Defence the power to activate (or otherwise manage) the operation of specified provisions. For practitioners, this delegation matters for validity. If an order is challenged, one of the first questions is whether the Minister acted within the scope of the enabling provision (here, section 2 of the Act) and whether the procedural preconditions (if any) were satisfied.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This instrument is structured as a short order with a minimal number of sections. It contains:
(1) A citation provision (Section 1), which identifies the Order; and
(2) An operational provision (Section 2), which specifies the date on which Part 3 of the Act comes into and remains in operation.
Although the Order itself is brief, its legal architecture is best understood by reference to the parent Act. The Act provides the substantive requisition framework, while the Order determines when the relevant Part becomes operational. The Order’s “structure” is therefore not only internal (Sections 1–2) but also functional: it is a mechanism for activating Part 3 of the Act.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Order is made under the Requisition of Resources Act 1985 and activates Part 3 of that Act. Accordingly, its practical application is to persons and entities whose resources may be requisitioned or otherwise affected once Part 3 is in force. In typical requisition regimes, this can include owners, operators, suppliers, or custodians of relevant resources—such as goods, services, or other assets—within Singapore or under Singapore’s jurisdiction.
While the extract does not specify categories of affected persons, the activation of Part 3 implies that the Act’s requisition powers and any associated duties (for example, compliance with requisition directions, reporting obligations, or restrictions on dealing with requisitioned resources) become applicable to those who fall within the definitions and scope of Part 3. Practitioners should therefore treat the Order as a “scope switch”: once Part 3 is operational, the legal obligations and enforcement consequences in that Part apply to the relevant class of persons identified by the Act.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Although the Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 is short, it is legally significant because it activates a statutory regime with potentially serious operational and compliance consequences. For businesses and legal advisers, the key practical impact is timing. The Order specifies that Part 3 of the Act comes into and remains in operation on 22 October 2025. That means that any requisition-related directions, notices, or actions taken after that date may rely on the activated powers in Part 3.
From an enforcement and compliance standpoint, the Order reduces ambiguity about when the Government’s requisition authority is available. Without such an order, the Act’s provisions might not be operative, and affected parties could argue that requisition powers were not yet legally engaged. By contrast, once Part 3 is in operation, affected parties should assume that the State can lawfully exercise the requisition powers contained in that Part, subject to any procedural requirements and safeguards provided in the Act.
For lawyers, the Order also matters for risk management and documentation. If advising a supplier, logistics provider, or asset holder, counsel should verify whether Part 3 is in operation during the relevant period and whether any requisition direction references the correct legal basis. The Order’s status as “current version as at 27 March 2026” indicates that the instrument remains part of the operative legal landscape as of that date, though the duration of Part 3’s operation may still depend on subsequent orders or amendments to the Act.
Related Legislation
- Requisition of Resources Act 1985 (authorising Act; Part 3 is activated by this Order)
- Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 (SL 682/2025) — activation of Part 3 from 22 October 2025
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Requisition of Resources (No. 5) Order 2025 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.