Section 49

On receipt of the Accounting Officer’s final report, the Financial Secretary shall, where appropriate, submit his firm recommendations to the Permanent Secretary, Establishment with specific recommendations as to– (a) whether any of the officers concerned should be surcharged and if so, to what amount; (b) in cases where criminal proceedings or charges for dismissal have not already been preferred whether formal disciplinary action under the Colonial Regulations should be taken against any of the officers in addition to the surcharge. If so, details of the specific charge or charges shall be provided, with a recommendation as to whether the seriousness of the offence warrants action with a view to the officer’s dismissal from the service; or (c) whether a letter embodying a general warning should be sent to any of the officers concerned, without taking formal disciplinary action under the Colonial Regulations.