Malaysia legislation
Section 40
Section 40
Rules Committee of the Syariah Courts
(1)
There shall be a Rules Committee of the Syariah Courts for the making of rules on the procedure of the Syariah Supreme Court, Syariah Appeal Court, Syariah High Court and Syariah
Subordinate Court or other rules for the implementation of the provisions of this Enactment.
(2)
The Rules Committee of the Syariah Courts shall consists of -
(a)
the Chief Syar ’ie Judge, as Chairman;
(b)
the State Attorney-General or his representative; and
(c)
persons appointed by the Chief Syar 'ie Judge as follows:
(i)
a Syariah Supreme Court Judge;
(ii)
a Syariah Appeal Court Judge;
(iii)
a Syariah High Court Judge;
(iv)
a Syariah Subordinate Court Judge;
(v)
a representative of the Majlis;
(vi)
a Syar 'ie Lawyer or an advocate and solicitor; and
(vii)
three persons who may be deemed fit and suitable by the
Chief Syar 'ie Judge.
(3)
The Chief Registrar of the Syariah Supreme Court shall be the Secretary to the Rules
Committee of the Syariah Courts and shall be responsible to carry out the decisions of the Committee.
(4)
The Rules Committee of the Syariah Courts may determine its own procedure.
(5)
Persons appointed under subparagraphs 2(c)(i), (ii), (iii), (v), (vi) and (vii) shall hold the position for a period of two years and eligible for reappointment.
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(6)
The Committee may be paid such allowances as the Minister may determine.
(7)
All rules made by the Rules Committee of the Syariah Courts shall be published in the
Gazette.
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