Repayment of advances

(1) Repayment of all advances shall be made by monthly deductions from the Officer's salary at source unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Financial Secretary. The Clerk is responsible for ensuring that a proper record of the advance is kept and that repayments are being regularly de- ducted. In the event of the Officer being transferred to another department, particulars of the outstanding balance and rate of repayment shall be sent to the Head of the receiving Department who thereafter shall assume responsibility for ensuring regular National Assembly Staff 81 (2) An Officer leaving the Service shall be required to repay any outstanding sum due from him before he goes. Any salary due to an Officer who is about to leave the Service and who has not fully repaid an advance, shall be withheld and applied towards settlement of the outstanding balance. Any remaining balance which has not been settled through accept able agreement between the Officer and the Government shall be recovered from benefits due and/or through legal action.