1964_CUSTOMS_AND_EXCISE_SERVICE_(DISCIPLINE)_RULES — Page 9

1989 Ed.]

Customs and Excise Service (Discipline) Rules

[CAP. 342

B9

[Subsidiary]

15. Punishment of inspectors for disciplinary offence

An inspector who is found guilty of or pleads guilty to a disciplinary offence may be punished by the imposition of any one or more of the following punishments-

(a) by the Commissioner-

(i) reduction in rank;

(ii) stoppage or deferment of increment;

(iii) where the offence is against rule 3(a), forfeiture of pay (excluding allowances) for period not exceeding one month or the period of absence, whichever is the greater;

(iv) a fine not exceeding one month's salary (excluding allowances);

(v) severe reprimand;

(vi) reprimand;

(vii) extra duties;

(b) by the Governor-

(i) the punishments described in paragraph (a);

(ii) dismissal;

(iii) compulsory retirement with pension, gratuity or other allowances, or without such benefits, or with reduced benefits. (L.N. 42 of 1986)

16. Punishment of customs officers for disciplinary offence

A customs officer who is found guilty of or pleads guilty to a disciplinary offence may be punished by the Commissioner or the Governor by the imposition of any one or more of the punishments referred to in rule 15(b).

17. Order for payment for damage, etc. to equipment, etc.

(L.N. 42 of 1986)

A punishment imposed under rule 4A, 15 or 16 may include an order for the payment by the officer punished of the cost of replacing or repairing any article of clothing, equipment or other property with which he has been provided or entrusted by the Government and which has been lost or damaged due to the fault of the officer.

(L.N. 118 of 1989)

18. Punishment where criminal offence is committed

(1) The punishment of a subordinate officer who in criminal proceedings is found guilty of or pleads guilty to a criminal offence shall be in accordance with this rule.