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 —

(a)

admits the charge or charges or any one of them; or

(b)

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 —

(a)

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

(b)

if it is of the opinion that some punishment other than dismissal or reduction in rank should be imposed —

(i)

impose a penalty such as stoppage or deferment of increment, fine or reprimand or a combination of such penalties; or

(ii)

require the officer to retire in the public interest without further proceedings under these Regulations, with or without a reduction in retirement benefits.