Absconding from institution; how death with

Any resident who absconds from an institution shall, in lieu of any summary proceedings being taken against him, be brought before the Board of Governors, who may award any one of the following punishments– (a) strokes with a light cane up to a maximum of four; or (b) loss of privileges for up to 28 days; or 8 (c) extra work for up to 28 days.