Consumer Affairs Act (Cap. 378)

Consumer Affairs Act (Cap. 378), article 37

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37. (1) A registered consumer association may in its own name make reports or complaints to the competent authority on any breach of this Act, any law administered by the Director General or any such laws or regulations as the Prime Minister may from time to time determine by notice published in the Gazette. (2) In any prosecution by the competent authority made following a report or complaint under sub-article (1), a representative of the association shall be called to give evidence on the facts known to the association about the complaint or report and indicate to the court any evidence in respect of the charge of which it may be aware. (3) In the course of the criminal proceedings made as a result of a report or complaint by the association, an official authorised by the association for this purpose shall be entitled to participate and assist in the prosecution of the said offences. Exemption from income tax.

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