Singapore legislation
Regulation 29
of Public Service (Disciplinary Proceedings) Regulations 2023
Regulation 29
Decision of Commission
Subregulation 1
In deciding on the charge against the accused officer, the Commission must consider —
any reply by the accused officer to the notice of charge;
if a Committee is appointed — the report of the Committee;
if a Committee is not appointed — the available facts; and
any other relevant matter stated in the notice of charge.
Subregulation 2
If the Commission decides that the charge against the accused officer is proved on a balance of probabilities, the Commission may decide to take one (and only one) of the following actions:
dismiss the accused officer;
demote the accused officer;
impose one or more lesser punishments on the accused officer (for example, a reprimand, a fine, or stoppage or deferment of increment);
require the accused officer to retire in the public interest —
without further proceedings under these Regulations; and
with or without a reduction in retirement benefits.
Subregulation 3
The Commission must inform the complainant of its decision.
Subregulation 4
The complainant must cause the accused officer to be given written notice of the Commission’s decision.
Subregulation 5
The Commission’s decision takes effect on the date after the day on which the written notice is given to the accused officer, unless some other date is specified by the Commission.
Subregulation 6
If the accused officer is dismissed, he or she forfeits all claim to any allowance or other benefit that he or she would have enjoyed but for the dismissal.