Statute Details
- Title: Requisition of Resources (No. 6) Order 2018
- Act Code: RRA1985-S693-2018
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary Legislation (SL)
- Authorising Act: Requisition of Resources Act (Chapter 273)
- Enacting Authority: Minister for Defence
- Key Enabling Power: Powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act
- Commencement / Operational Date (as set out in the Order): 23 October 2018
- Order Date (Made): 17 October 2018
- Official Citation / SL Number: SL 693/2018
- Status: Current version as at 27 Mar 2026 (per the legislation record)
What Is This Legislation About?
The Requisition of Resources (No. 6) Order 2018 is a Singapore subsidiary instrument made under the Requisition of Resources Act (Chapter 273). In plain terms, it is a “turn-on” order: it activates the operation of specified provisions of the principal Act for a defined period (or until further action), by bringing Part III of the Act into force.
Unlike a typical Act that creates a broad regulatory scheme from scratch, this Order is narrow and procedural. Its core function is to determine when Part III of the Requisition of Resources Act will come into and remain in operation. This matters because the Requisition of Resources Act is designed to provide the Government with legal mechanisms to requisition (i.e., take or control) resources in situations where national defence or other urgent public needs require it.
Accordingly, the Order does not itself set out the requisition powers in detail. Instead, it relies on the principal Act’s framework and specifies the timing for the activation of Part III. For practitioners, the practical legal effect is that, from the commencement date stated in the Order, the authorities can invoke the Part III powers and procedures set out in the Requisition of Resources Act.
What Are the Key Provisions?
Section 1 (Citation) provides the short title of the instrument: “Requisition of Resources (No. 6) Order 2018.” This is standard legislative drafting and is primarily relevant for citation in legal documents, correspondence, and court or tribunal materials.
Section 2 (Date of requisition) is the substantive provision. It states that “the provisions of Part III of the Act are to come into and remain in operation on 23 October 2018.” The wording “come into and remain in operation” indicates that Part III is not merely temporarily activated for a single day; rather, it is intended to be effective from that date and continue to apply unless and until the legal framework is altered by subsequent orders or legislative changes.
From a legal practice perspective, the most important point is that the Order’s effect is to trigger the application of Part III of the Requisition of Resources Act. Therefore, the operative rights, duties, and procedures that matter to affected persons are not contained in the Order itself, but in the text of Part III of the Act. The Order should be read together with the principal Act to understand: (i) what resources may be requisitioned; (ii) who may requisition them; (iii) what notice or administrative steps are required; (iv) how compensation (if any) is handled; and (v) what remedies or review mechanisms exist.
Because the extract provided contains only sections 1 and 2, there are no additional schedules, definitions, or procedural steps in the Order itself. That is consistent with the typical function of requisition orders under the Requisition of Resources Act: they are often time-based or activation-based instruments that enable the operation of particular parts of the Act.
Enacting formula and authorisation confirm that the Minister for Defence makes the Order “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the Requisition of Resources Act.” This is legally significant because it anchors the validity of the Order in the statutory delegation. If a practitioner is assessing whether the Order was properly made, the key question is whether the Minister acted within the scope of section 2 of the Act and complied with any procedural requirements (if any) embedded in the enabling provision.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
This Order is extremely short and consists of a minimal structure typical of activation orders. It contains:
(a) Enacting formula (identifying the legal basis and the Minister’s authority);
(b) Section 1 (citation); and
(c) Section 2 (date of requisition / commencement of Part III).
There are no “Parts” or “Schedules” within the Order itself. Instead, the Order refers to the structure of the Requisition of Resources Act by specifying that Part III is brought into operation. As a result, the practitioner’s workflow should be: locate the text of Part III in the Requisition of Resources Act (Chapter 273), then map the Part III provisions onto the commencement date stated in this Order.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Order applies to the extent that Part III of the Requisition of Resources Act applies once it is brought into operation. While the Order itself does not list categories of persons, the principal Act’s Part III would typically govern the circumstances under which the Government may requisition resources and the legal consequences for persons who possess, control, or provide those resources.
In practical terms, affected parties may include owners, operators, suppliers, contractors, or other stakeholders who hold resources that could be requisitioned under the Act’s framework. The precise scope depends on how Part III defines “resources” and the requisition process. Therefore, a lawyer advising a client should not stop at this Order; they should review Part III to determine whether the client’s assets, services, or operational capabilities fall within the requisition regime and what obligations or exposure to administrative action may arise.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Although the Requisition of Resources (No. 6) Order 2018 is brief, it is legally important because it activates a statutory regime that can have immediate and significant operational consequences. Requisition powers are inherently intrusive: they can affect property rights, contractual arrangements, and business continuity. The legal significance of the Order lies in the fact that it marks the date from which Part III of the Requisition of Resources Act becomes operative.
For practitioners, the key value of this Order is its role in the timeline of enforcement. Even if the principal Act is on the statute book, its more consequential provisions may not be active at all times. Activation orders like this one determine when the Government can rely on Part III. This can affect advice on compliance planning, risk assessment, and the timing of potential disputes (for example, disputes about the legality of requisition actions taken after the activation date).
In addition, the Order’s status as “current version as at 27 Mar 2026” suggests that the instrument remains part of the official legal record. However, the practical question for any matter is whether Part III is still in operation at the relevant time, which may depend on later orders or amendments. A lawyer should therefore check the legislation timeline and any subsequent requisition orders to confirm the operative status of Part III at the relevant date.
Related Legislation
- Requisition of Resources Act (Chapter 273) (including, critically, Part III)
- Requisition of Resources (No. 6) Order 2018 (SL 693/2018) — this instrument
- Legislation Timeline / Subsequent Requisition Orders (to confirm whether Part III remains in operation or has been superseded)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Requisition of Resources (No. 6) Order 2018 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.