Business Registration Service Act
The Act may be cited as the Business Registration Service Act.
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- Kenya
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- Act or statute
- Citation
- Cap. 499B
- Version
- 27 Dec 2024
- Language
- en
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Citation provenance: source:ke:kenyalaw · schema StatuteEnrichmentPublicV1.
Source attribution: Source: Kenya Law
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The Act may be cited as the Business Registration Service Act. Defines terms used in the Act, including Board, Cabinet Secretary, Chairperson, Director-General, member, Registrar-General (deleted), and Service. Establishes the Business Registration Service, lists its powers (sue, hold property, borrow, do necessary acts) and requires its headquarters to be in the capital city and branches in every County to ensure reasonable access. The Service must, under the general supervision of the Cabinet Secretary, implement policies and laws relating to registration and related matters; it must carry out registrations, maintain registers, implement policies and provide information to the Cabinet Secretary, carry out and disseminate research and recommend legal improvements, collaborate with other state agencies, may perform other necessary functions, and has power to charge fees for services. The Chairperson, members of the Board and staff of the Service are to be paid remuneration or allowances determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
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Part I
PRELIMINARY
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PRELIMINARY - 1. Short title
AI-assisted research summary: The Act may be cited as the Business Registration Service Act.
Section 1. Short title Section This Act may be cited as the Business Registration Service Act. - 2 Verify source ↗
PRELIMINARY - 2. Interpretation
AI-assisted research summary: Defines terms used in the Act, including Board, Cabinet Secretary, Chairperson, Director-General, member, Registrar-General (deleted), and Service.
Section 2. Interpretation Section In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “Board” means the Board of Directors established by section 5 ; “Cabinet Secretary” means the Attorney-General; "Chairperson” means the Chairperson of the Board appointed under section 5 ; "Director-General" means the Director-General of the Service appointed under section 17 ; “member” means a member of the Board appointed under section 5 ; "Registrar-General" deleted by ActNo. 11 of 2017, Sch.; "Service" means the Business Registration Service established under section 3 . [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- ActNo. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
Part II
ESTABLISHMENT, OBJECTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SERVICE
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ESTABLISHMENT, OBJECTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SERVICE - 3. Establishment of the Service
AI-assisted research summary: Establishes the Business Registration Service, lists its powers (sue, hold property, borrow, do necessary acts) and requires its headquarters to be in the capital city and branches in every County to ensure reasonable access.
Section 3. Establishment of the Service Section 3(1) There is established the Business Registration Service. Section 3(2)(a) suing and being sued; Section 3(2)(b) purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable and immovable property; Section 3(2)(c) borrowing money; and Section 3(2)(d) doing or performing all such other things or acts as may be necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this Act, which may lawfully be done by a body corporate. Section 3(3) The headquarters of the Service shall be in the capital city but the Service shall establish branches in every County in Kenya to ensure reasonable access of its services. - 4 Verify source ↗
ESTABLISHMENT, OBJECTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SERVICE - 4. Functions of the Service
AI-assisted research summary: The Service must, under the general supervision of the Cabinet Secretary, implement policies and laws relating to registration and related matters; it must carry out registrations, maintain registers, implement policies and provide information to the Cabinet Secretary, carry out and disseminate research and recommend legal improvements, collaborate with other state agencies, may perform other necessary functions, and has power to charge fees for services.
Section 4. Functions of the Service Section 4(1) The Service shall, under the general supervision of the Cabinet Secretary, be responsible for the implementation of policies, laws and other matters relating to the registration of Companies, partnerships and firms, individuals and corporations carrying on business under a business name, bankruptcy, hire-purchase, and security rights. Section 4(2)(a) carry out all registrations required under this Act; Section 4(2)(b) maintain registers, data and records on registrations carried out by the Service; Section 4(2)(c) implement relevant policies and guidelines and provide the Cabinet Secretary with the necessary information to guide the formulation of policy and amendment of existing policy and guidelines; Section 4(2)(d) carry out research and disseminate research findings in the fields covered by the relevant laws through seminars, workshops, publications or other means and to recommend to the Government any improvements in the relevant laws; Section 4(2)(e) collaborate with other state agencies for the effective discharge of its functions; Section 4(2)(f) charge fees for any service performed by the Service; and Section 4(2)(g) perform such other functions as may be necessary under this Act.
Part III
ADMINISTRATION
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ADMINISTRATION - 10. Remuneration of members of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson, members of the Board and staff of the Service are to be paid remuneration or allowances determined by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Section 10. Remuneration of members of the Board Section The Chairperson, members of the Board and staff of the Service shall be paid such remuneration or allowances as the Cabinet Secretary may, in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission, determine. - 11 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 11. Delegation by the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may, by resolution, delegate any of its powers, functions or duties to a committee or to any member, officer, employee or agent.
Section 11. Delegation by the Board Section The Board may, by resolution either generally or in any particular case, delegate to any committee of the Board or to any member, officer, employee or agent of the Board, the exercise of any of the powers or the performance of any of the functions or duties of the Board under this Act or under any other written law. - 12 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 12. Vacancy not to affect proceedings
AI-assisted research summary: Vacancies, defects in appointment, or participation by someone not entitled do not affect the validity of the Board's proceedings.
Section 12. Vacancy not to affect proceedings Section The validity of any proceedings of the Board shall not be affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of any member or by the fact that a person who was not entitled to do so took part in the proceedings of the Board. - 13 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 13. Committees of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may establish committees it considers necessary for efficient performance of its functions, and may co‑opt people into committee membership whose knowledge and skills are necessary for effective discharge of the Board's functions.
Section 13. Committees of the Board Section 13(1) The Board may establish such committees as it shall consider necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act. Section 13(2) The Board may co-opt into the membership of a committee established under subsection (1) , any person whose knowledge and skills are considered necessary for the effective discharge of the functions of the Board. - 14 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 14. Engagement of experts and consultants
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may, on the advice of the Registrar‑General, engage experts and consultants; such experts or consultants may be paid fees and allowances as the Board may determine.
Section 14. Engagement of experts and consultants Section 14(1) The Board may, on the advice of the Registrar-General engage the service of experts and consultants in respect of any of the functions of the Service. Section 14(2) An expert or consultant engaged under this section may be paid such fees and allowances as the Board may determine. - 15 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 15. Protection from Personal liability
AI-assisted research summary: Members, officers, employees and agents of the Board are not personally liable for acts done bona fide in executing the Board's functions, powers or duties.
Section 15. Protection from Personal liability Section No matter or thing done by a member of the Board or any officer, employee or agent of the Board shall, if the matter or thing is done bona fide for executing the functions, powers or duties of the Board, render the member, officer, employee or agent or any person acting on his directions personally liable to any action, claim or demand. - 16 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 16. Liability of the Board for damages
AI-assisted research summary: The Board remains liable to pay compensation or damages to any person for injuries to their person, property or interests caused by the Board's exercise of powers, other written law, or failure of works.
Section 16. Liability of the Board for damages Section The provisions of section 15 shall not relieve the Board of the liability to pay compensation or damages to any person for an injury to him, his property or any of his interests caused by the exercise of the powers conferred on the Board by this Act or by any other written law or by the failure, whether wholly or partially, of any works. - 5 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 5. The Board of the Service
AI-assisted research summary: The Service is governed by a board of directors; the board includes a Chairperson, the Solicitor-General or representative, two Principal Secretaries or their representatives, four other members and the Director-General (ex officio). The Chairperson and the members listed in subsection (2)(e) must be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.
Section 5. The Board of the Service Section 5(1) The Service shall be governed by a board of directors. Section 5(2)(a) a Chairperson; Section 5(2)(b) the Solicitor-General or his representative; Section 5(2)(c) the Principal Secretary in the Ministry for the time being responsible for matters relating to business reforms and transformation or his representative; Section 5(2)(d) the Principal Secretary in the National Treasury or his representative; Section 5(2)(e) four other members; and Section 5(2)(f) the Director-General, who shall be an ex officio member. Section 5(3) The Chairperson and the members of the Board referred to in subsection (2)(e) shall be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary from among persons who have knowledge and proven experience in matters relating to this Act. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch, Act No. 1 of 2020 , s. 28.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
- Act No. 1 of 2020 (unresolved)
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ADMINISTRATION - 6. Tenure of members of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the Board serve a three-year term and may be re-appointed for one further term; the Cabinet Secretary may determine terms and conditions of tenure. Members vacate office on specified grounds including death, prolonged absence, resignation, incapacity, negligence, bankruptcy, breach of Chapter Six, or conviction with at least six months' imprisonment.
Section 6. Tenure of members of the Board Section 6(1)(a) for a term of three years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term; and Section 6(1)(b) on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Cabinet Secretary. Section 6(2)(a) dies; Section 6(2)(b) is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without reasonable cause; Section 6(2)(c) resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the Cabinet Secretary; Section 6(2)(d) is unable to perform the functions of the office arising out of physical or mental infirmity; Section 6(2)(e) is negligent or incompetent in the performance of his or her functions; Section 6(2)(f) is adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt under any law in force in Kenya; Section 6(2)(g) violates Chapter Six of the Constitution; or Section 6(2)(h) is convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months.Referenced legislation
- Chapter Six of the Constitution (unresolved)
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ADMINISTRATION - 7. Functions of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must formulate and review the policies of the Service.
Section 7. Functions of the Board Section formulate and review the policies of the Service; - 8 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 8. Powers of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Board has the power to control, supervise and administer the assets of the Service, in a manner that best promotes the Service's functions.
Section 8. Powers of the Board Section control, supervise and administer the assets of the Service in such manner as best promotes the functions for which the Service is established; - 9 Verify source ↗
ADMINISTRATION - 9. Meetings of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must conduct its business and affairs according to the Schedule; it may regulate its own procedure except as the Schedule provides; it may co-opt people to attend meetings but those co-opted may not vote.
Section 9. Meetings of the Board Section 9(1) The Board shall conduct its business and affairs in accordance with the Schedule. Section 9(2) Except as provided in the Schedule, the Board may regulate its own procedure. Section 9(3) The Board may co-opt any person to attend any of it meetings but that person shall not vote at such meeting.
Part IV
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE
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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 17. Director-General
Section 17. Director-General Section The Board shall appoint a Director-General on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 18. Appointment of Director-General
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must appoint a suitably qualified Director-General through an open, transparent and competitive process; the Director-General holds office for four years and may be re-appointed once and is responsible to the Board.
Section 18. Appointment of Director-General Section 18(1)(a) is an advocate of the High Court of not less than ten years standing. Section 18(1)(b) has at least five years' working experience at a senior management position in public affairs or in a commercial environment. Section 18(1)(c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Section 18(2) The Board shall, through an open, transparent and competitive process, appoint a suitably qualified person to be the Director-General. Section 18(3) The Director-General shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term. Section 18(4) The Director-General shall, in the performance of the functions and duties of office, be responsible to the Board. Section 18(5)(a) the chief executive officer of the Service; Section 18(5)(b) the accounting officer of the Service; Section 18(5)(c) implementation of the decisions of the Board; Section 18(5)(c)(i) implementation of the decisions of the Board; Section 18(5)(c)(ii) formulation and development of an efficient administration; Section 18(5)(c)(iii) organisation, control and management of the members of staff of the Service; Section 18(5)(c)(iv) day-to-day administration and management of the affairs of the Service; and Section 18(5)(c)(v) performance of such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. - 19 Verify source ↗
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 19. Removal of Director-General
AI-assisted research summary: The section lists grounds for removal of the Director-General (inability from physical or mental infirmity; gross misconduct; incompetence or negligence; violation of the Constitution; failure to meet agreed targets) and requires that the Director-General be informed in writing of the reasons for intended removal and be given an opportunity to be heard.
Section 19. Removal of Director-General Section 19(1)(a) inability to perform the functions of the office arising out of physical or mental infirmity; Section 19(1)(b) gross misconduct; Section 19(1)(c) incompetence or negligence of duty; Section 19(1)(d) violation of the Constitution; or Section 19(1)(e) failure to perform in accordance with agreed targets. Section 19(2)(a) inform the Director-General in writing of the reasons for the intended removal; and Section 19(2)(b) give the Director-General an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the principle of fair administrative action prescribed under Article 47 of the Constitution.Referenced legislation
- Constitution (unresolved)
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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 20. Appointment of staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Service may appoint directors and other staff; the Public Service Commission may second public officers on request; seconded public officers are treated as Service officers and subject only to the Board's direction and control.
Section 20. Appointment of staff Section 20(1) The Service may appoint such directors and other staff as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its functions under this Act, on such terms and conditions of service as the Board may determine. Section 20(2) The Public Service Commission may, on the request of the Board, second to the Service such number of public officers as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the Service. Section 20(3) A public officer who is seconded to the Service shall, during the period of secondment, be deemed to be an officer of the Service and shall be subject only to the direction and control of the Board. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 21. Delegation powers of Director-General
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General may delegate any of their functions in writing to other officers or staff, with the Board's approval and on the terms in the instrument of delegation.
Section 21. Delegation powers of Director-General Section The Director-General may, with the approval of the Board, delegate in writing any of his or her functions under this Act or any other written law to any other officer or member of staff on the terms specified in the instrument of delegation. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 21A. Information sharing
AI-assisted research summary: The Director-General of the Business Registration Service must, immediately when a business that intends to undertake manufacturing is incorporated or registered, submit particulars about that business to the Kenya Bureau of Standards for the purposes of section 5A of the Standards Act.
Section 21A. Information sharing Section 21A(1) The Director-General of the Business Registration Service shall immediately upon the incorporation or registration of a business whose purpose and object is to undertake manufacturing business submit particulars of the information on the business to the Kenya Bureau of Standards for purpose of section 5A of the Standards Act ( Cap. 496 ). [ Act No. 20 of 2024 , s. 36.]Referenced legislation
- Standards Act ( Cap. 496 ). (unresolved)
- Act No. 20 of 2024 (unresolved)
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MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE SERVICE - 22. The common seal of the Board
AI-assisted research summary: The affixing of the common seal must be authenticated by the Chairperson or any other person authorized by a Board resolution; the seal is to be kept in custody as the Board directs and may only be used on the Board's order; documents with the seal duly authenticated are judicially and officially noticed, and Board orders under this section are presumed to have been given unless proved otherwise.
Section 22. The common seal of the Board Section 22(1) The Common seal of the Board shall be kept in such custody as the Board shall direct and shall not be used except on the order of the Board. Section 22(2) The affixing of the common seal shall be authenticated by the Chairperson or any other person authorized in that behalf by a resolution of the Board. Section 22(3) The common seal of the Board when affixed to a document and duly authenticated shall be judicially and officially noticed and unless the contrary is proved, any necessary order or authorization of the Board under this section shall be presumed to have been duly given.
Part V
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 23. Funds of the Service
AI-assisted research summary: “Funds of the Service” means money allocated by Parliament for the purposes of the Service.
Section 23. Funds of the Service Section money allocated by Parliament for the purposes of the Service; - 24 Verify source ↗
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 24. Financial year
AI-assisted research summary: The financial year of the Service is the twelve‑month period from 1 July to 30 June of the following year.
Section 24. Financial year Section The financial year of the Service shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the first of July and ending on the thirtieth of June of the subsequent year. - 25 Verify source ↗
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 25. Annual estimates
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must prepare annual revenue and expenditure estimates at least three months before each financial year, approve them before that year, submit them to the Cabinet Secretary for approval, and may not increase the approved estimates without the Cabinet Secretary's consent.
Section 25. Annual estimates Section 25(1) At least three months before the commencement of each financial year, the Board shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Service for that year. Section 25(2)(a) payment of remuneration in respect of the members and staff of the Service; Section 25(2)(b) payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of benefits which are payable to the staff of the Service; Section 25(2)(c) maintenance of buildings and grounds of the Service; Section 25(2)(d) maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and other property of the Service; Section 25(2)(e) funding of training, research and development activities of the Service; Section 25(2)(f) creation of such funds to meet future or contingent liabilities in respect of benefits, insurance or replacement of buildings or installations, equipment and in respect of such other matters as the Board may think fit; and Section 25(2)(g) any other expenditure necessary for purposes of this Act. Section 25(3) The annual estimates shall be approved by the Board before the commencement of the financial year to which they relate and shall be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary for approval and after the Cabinet Secretary's approval, the Board shall not increase the annual estimates without the consent of the Cabinet Secretary. Section 25(4) No expenditure shall be incurred for purposes of the Service except in accordance with the annual estimates approved under subsection (3) . - 26 Verify source ↗
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 26. Accounts and audit
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must cause all proper books and records of account of the Service's income, expenditure, assets and liabilities to be kept.
Section 26. Accounts and audit Section 26(1) The Board shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of account of the income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the Service. Section 26(2) The annual accounts of the Service shall be prepared, audited and reported upon in accordance with the Public Audit Act ( Cap. 412B ).Referenced legislation
- Public Audit Act ( Cap. 412B ). (unresolved)
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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 27. Investments of funds
AI-assisted research summary: The Board may invest its funds in permitted securities; the Service may deposit money not immediately required with banks it chooses.
Section 27. Investments of funds Section 27(1) The Board may invest any of its funds in securities in which, for the time being, trustees may by law invest trust funds, or in any other securities that the National Treasury may, from time to time, approve for that purpose. Section 27(2) The Service may place on deposit with such bank or banks as it may determine, any money not immediately required for the purposes of the Board. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
Part VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 28. Annual report
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must prepare an annual report each financial year, submit it to the Cabinet Secretary for transmission to the National Assembly within three months after the year end, and publish and publicize the report in a manner it determines.
Section 28. Annual report Section 28(1) The Board shall prepare an annual report for each financial year. Section 28(2) The Board shall submit the annual report to the Cabinet Secretary for onward transmission to the National Assembly three months after the end of the year to which it relates. Section 28(3)(a) the financial statements of the Service; Section 28(3)(b) a description of the activities of the Service; Section 28(3)(c) such other statistical information as the Board may consider appropriate relating to the functions of the Service; Section 28(3)(d) the impact of the exercise of the mandate or functions of the Service; Section 28(3)(e) the progress and the welfare of the members of staff of the Service, including matters relating to housing, insurance, safety equipment and the conditions of service; Section 28(3)(f) the gender, regional and ethnic diversity in the Service; and Section 28(3)(g) any other information relating to the functions of the Service that the Board considers necessary. Section 28(4) The Board shall publish the annual report and shall publicize the report in such manner as the Board may determine. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 29. Offences
AI-assisted research summary: It is an offence for a person to obstruct, hinder or threaten Service staff, to knowingly submit false or misleading information to the Service, or to knowingly misrepresent anything to mislead a person acting under the Service; on conviction the person may be fined up to 500,000 shillings or imprisoned for up to three years or both.
Section 29. Offences Section 29(1)(a) obstruct, hinder or threaten a member of staff of the Service acting under this Act; Section 29(1)(b) knowingly submit false or misleading information to the Service; or Section 29(1)(c) knowingly misrepresent anything to mislead a person acting under the Authority of the Service under this Act. Section 29(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is on conviction liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to both. - 30 Verify source ↗
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 30. Regulations
AI-assisted research summary: The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations to carry the Act's provisions into effect.
Section 30. Regulations Section The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations generally for the better carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act. - 31 Verify source ↗
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 31. Secondment of staff
AI-assisted research summary: Persons employed in the Registrar-General's Department who were performing Service activities immediately before this section commences shall be deemed seconded to the Service; they may opt to remain, accept agreed terms, retire, or be redeployed; if they enter an agreement with the Service their government service is deemed terminated without severance pay but other benefits remain.
Section 31. Secondment of staff Section 31(1) Subject to subsection (2) , all persons who, immediately before the commencement of this section were members of the Department of the Registrar-General engaged in the activities of the Service as set out in section 4(1) shall upon such commencement, be deemed to be on secondment to the Service. Section 31(2)(a) such persons opting to remain in the service of the Service ; and Section 31(2)(b) such terms and conditions of service (not being to the disadvantage of such persons) as may be agreed with the Service. Section 31(3)(a) retire from the service of the Government; or Section 31(3)(b) in cases where the employee has not reached retirement age, be redeployed within the public service. Section 31(4) Where an employee enters into an agreement with the Service under subsection (2) , his service with the Government shall be deemed to be terminated without the right to severance pay but without prejudice to all other remuneration and benefits payable upon the termination of his appointment with the Government. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 32. Transfer of assets and liabilities
AI-assisted research summary: All property that immediately before commencement was vested in the Government for use by the Department of the Registrar‑General shall, on the date of commencement of this Act, vest in the Service, subject to all interests, liabilities, charges, obligations and trusts, except property the Cabinet Secretary may specify in writing.
Section 32. Transfer of assets and liabilities Section All property, except such property as the Cabinet Secretary may specify in writing, which, immediately before the commencement of this Act, was vested in the Government for the use of the Department of the Registrar-General in performing the services set out under section 4(1) for the purposes of giving effect to the relevant laws, shall, on the date of commencement of this Act, vest in the Service subject to all interests, liabilities, charges, obligations and trusts affecting that property. [Act No. 11 of 2017 , Sch.]Referenced legislation
- Act No. 11 of 2017 (unresolved)
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 33. Pending proceedings and claims
AI-assisted research summary: All pending legal proceedings and claims relating to matters covered by the relevant laws must be continued or enforced by or against the Service as if they had been continued or enforced by or against the Government if the Act had not been enacted.
Section 33. Pending proceedings and claims Section All legal proceedings and claims pending in respect of actions and activities to which the relevant laws apply shall be continued or enforced by or against the Service in the same manner as they would have been continued or enforced by or against the Government had this Act not been enacted.
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