Clause 30

A district court-martial, or a commanding officer after such enquiry as he thinks fit, may order compensation to be paid by a soldier for damage to or loss of military clothing, equipment or stores.

Any such compensation shall be recoverable as if it were a fine under the provisions of sub-paragraph (iii) of paragraph (b) of section 267 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 132) and shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.