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The principle of the Ordinance was approved by the Secretary
of State in his despatch of the 28th September, 1916.
The Ordinance is based on Ordinance No.XIII of 1889 of the
Straite Settlements, but variations have been introduced in the
following cases.
The suspending words have been omitted as the principle of
the Ordinance has been approved.
The definition of "public servants" is slightly different.
been
The words "other like instrument" have inserted instead of
the words "other security" in paragraph (c) of sub-section (1) of
section 3.
The limit of pay in sub-section (2) of section 3 has been
made $200 a month, exclusive of allowances, instead of $150 a
month as in the Straits Settlements Ordinance.
Section 4 has been drafted so as to make it quite clear that
the proceedings will be void even if the Ordinance is not pleaded.
In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His Excellency
the Governor may properly assent in the name of His Majesty and
on His behalf.
Attorney General, 5th April, 1917.