Police Act (Cap. 164), article 32

32. (1) In case of serious offenc es, the following penalties may be awarded: (a) dismissal; or (b) requirement to resign, either forthwith or on such date as may be specified in the d ecision as an alternative to dismissal; or (c) reduction in rank or seniority; or (d) deferment of an increment or the reduction in the offender’s rate of pay. (2) The penalties referred to in sub-article (1), shall only be recommended by the Public Servi ce Commission in terms of articl e 110 of the Constitution. (3) The provisions of sub-article (1) do not preclude the Publi c Service Commission from imposing a penalty listed in article 31 . Notification. 33. (1) Disciplinary proceedings before the Commissioner shall be instituted within three months from the date of the commission of the offence against discipline. (2) The officer against whom disciplinary proceedings are being instituted shall be notified of the charge issued against him b y not later than three months from the commission of the offence. Cancellation from personal record.