Library > Blog > Highlights & Happenings The Singapore Ratepayers Association associations community leaders Private papers Jeremy Goh, University of Warwick* Amongst the vast collection of the Tan Chin Tuan Private Papers and David Marshall Private Papers are three folios on the lesser-known Singapore Ratepayers Association (SRA).[1] Formed in 1932, the SRA scrutinized the operations of the colonial legislature and municipal council and sought to protect its members against ‘overassessment’, or being taxed beyond what was necessary.[2] The SRA spoke on a range of issues that went beyond taxation, having taken up matters like pirate taxis, illegal parking, and poor trac control.[3] Media Contact Us ABOUT US CENTRES PROGRAMMES PROJECTS LIBRARY PUBLISHING FLAGSHIP PUBLICATIONS ARTICLES & COMMENTARIES EVENTS SUPPORT CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Published 22 Jul 2024 8/5/24, 11:29 AM The Singapore Ratepayers Association - ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute https://www.iseas.edu.sg/library/blog/highlights-happenings/singapore-ratepayers-association/ 1/7