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60 Alternate authority for other periods

53.—(1) The Minister or any Minister may appoint an alternate authority for such period, other than an election period, as may be specified.

(2) Section 52(1) to (4) and (6) applies accordingly as if—
 * (a) every reference to an alternate authority in those provisions is a reference to an alternate authority appointed under subsection (1); and
 * (b) every reference to the election period in those provisions is a reference to the period specified under subsection (1).

PART 9 MISCELLANEOUS Direction to appoint representative to accept service and access blocking order

54.—(1) The Minister may instruct the Competent Authority to direct a person that satisfies such criteria as may be prescribed—
 * (a) to appoint a person in Singapore to accept service of Part 3 Directions, Part 4 Directions, Remedial Orders, Account Restriction Directions or notices under section 50 on the first person's behalf; and
 * (b) to provide the Competent Authority with the name, address and other contact details of the appointed person.

(2) Where—
 * (a) a person that is an internet intermediary fails to comply with a direction made under subsection (1); and