Singapore legislation
Regulation 7
of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Staff Disciplinary Proceedings) Regulations
Regulation 7
Authority may dispense with appointment of Committee
Subregulation 1
The Authority may dispense with the appointment of a Committee under regulation 4(3) to inquire into the matter where the officer —
admits the charge or charges or any one of them; or
fails to furnish an exculpatory statement within the time prescribed by regulation 4(2) and such extended time as may be given under regulation 6.
Subregulation 2
In a case where paragraph (1) applies, the Authority may, after giving the officer a final opportunity of being heard, determine the matter in such manner as it thinks fit.
Subregulation 3
Without prejudice to paragraph (2) upon considering the facts of the case referred to in that paragraph, the Authority may —
if it is of the opinion that the officer should be dismissed or reduced in rank, dismiss or reduce the rank of the officer from such date as it may think fit; or
if it is of the opinion that some punishment other than dismissal or reduction in rank should be imposed —
impose a penalty such as stoppage or deferment of increment, fine or reprimand or a combination of such penalties; or
require the officer to retire in the public interest without further proceedings under these Regulations, with or without a reduction in retirement benefits.