Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1923

Charges against an officer below the rank of Commandant which may be summarily dealt with.

78.—Where an officer below the rank of Commandant is charged with an offence in this Section mentioned, the charge may be summarily dealt with in the manner hereinafter mentioned.

Offences.

(1) The offence of neglecting to obey any garrison or general or other orders being the offence mentioned in Section 41 of this Act.

(2) The offence of being absent without leave.

(3) The offence of failing to appear at the place of parade or mobilisation or post or position appointed by his superior officer; or withdrawing from such place of parade or mobilisation or post or position before he is relieved or without leave or otherwise unjustifiably.

(4) The offence of quitting the ranks without leave or otherwise unjustifiably.

(5) The offence of being drunk when not on duty.

(6) The offence of being guilty of any act, conduct, disorder or neglect to the prejudice of good order and military discipline.