Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923 (Continuance and Amendment) Act, 1924

Promotions and reductions.

8.—The following two sections shall be inserted in the Principal Act after section 11 thereof:—

“11A. The Minister may from time to time promote officers and soldiers of the Forces in accordance with regulations to be made by him.”

“11B. The Minister or any officer duly authorised by him in that behalf may reduce a non-commissioned officer to a lower non-commissioned rank or to the ranks.”