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(b) a report setting out-
(i) his reasons for considering the charge proved;
(ii) his recommendations whether as regards punishment or otherwise;
(Amended, G.N.A. 61/56)
(c) the accused's conduct sheet.
(2) Whenever the Director so refers a case he shall inform the accused that he may within 14 days forward any further representations he may wish to make in writing to the Governor. (Amended, 42 of 1961, s. 2)
10. Upon reference to him of a case and after consideration of any representations in writing of the accused, the Governor shall-
(a) if he is of opinion that the charge has not been proved, either--
(i) dismiss it; or
(ii) order either further investigation by the Director, or a fresh investigation in such manner and by such person or persons as he may think fit; (Amended, 42 of 1961, s. 2)
(b) if he is of opinion that the charge is proved, or if, after any further or fresh investigation ordered under paragraph (a), he is of such opinion, shall award a punishment within his powers. (Amended, G.N.A. 61/56 and 29 of 1975, s. 22)
11. Every punishment awarded shall be entered in the conduct sheet of the member so punished.
12. Where the Director has delegated any function, power or duty to another member pursuant to section 6(2), references in rules 8, 9 and 10–
(a) to the Director, shall be read as if they were references to that other member;
and
(b) to the Governor, shall be read as if they were references to the Director, but any case referred to the Director by another member pursuant to rule 8(b) (as modified by this rule) may be referred to the Governor by the Director in accordance with rules 9 and 10. (Added, 29 of 1975, s. 22)
PART II
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Rules for awarding punishment where a criminal offence has been committed by a subordinate officer or a member of other ranks
1.
In the case of a subordinate officer, the Director shall as soon as practicable-
(a) refer the case to the Governor; and
(b) notify the subordinate officer that he has done so and that the subordinate officer may make representations in writing to the Governor in mitigation of punishment within 14 days of receiving such notice or within such further period as the Governor may allow.
2.
In referring a case under rule 1 the Director shall send to the Governor-
(a) a copy of the record of the proceedings;
(b) the officer's conduct sheet; and
(c) the recommendation of the Director with respect to punishment or otherwise.
3. The Governor may, after considering any representations made by the officer, award any one or more of the punishments which he may award under paragraph (1) of Part I of the Third Schedule in respect of a disciplinary offence by a subordinate officer.
Third Schedule.