Clause 124

Where an application has been made to the Army Board or an officer deputed by them for the purpose of subsection (2) of section 122 or subsection (2) of section 123 for an order requiring a portion of the pay of an officer or soldier of the Singapore armed forces to be deducted and appropriated towards the maintenance of his wife or of his children on the grounds specified in paragraph (b) of either of the said subsections, the Army Board or the officer deputed as aforesaid may, if it appears to them or to him that a prima facie case has been made out for the making of such an order, make an interim order for such deduction and appropriation of pay (not exceeding the amount authorised by the subsection in question) to take effect pending the further examination of the case.