Section 52
Section 52
᪽( 1)
Subject to paragraph (2), where the hearins Proc᪽edings after f h id h bid d h ffi
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shall make a finding as to whether the accused is guilty or otherwise of the breach of discipline charged.
(2)
Where the case has been heard by the Chief Police
Officer he may make his finding forthwith and, if the Inspec
tor charged is found guilty, award such punishment as he thinks fit, or he may reserve his finding or award and inform the Inspector accordingly.
(3)
Where the case has been heard by another officer or a Board, the Inspector charged shall be informed that the finding will be communicated to him in due course, and the record, together with the finding, shall be communicated to the Chief Police Officer, whereupon the Chief Police Officer shall inform the Inspector charged in person, or in writing, of the finding and his award, if any.
(4)
Where an Inspector charged has pleaded guilty, in writing, the Chief Police Officer may inform him that his plea of guilty has been accepted, which shall operate in all respects as a finding of guilt by an officer, or Board, constituted under paragraph (1) of regulation 47, or he may direct that a plea of not guilty be entered and the charge shall be heard as though the Inspector charged had pleaded not guilty.
(5)
Where the Chief Police Officer considers that the punishment which he can award is insufficient to meet the case, he shall not make an award but shall cause the charge, plea thereon and any statement in mitigation, and the record, finding and his reasons for not making an award thereon, to be forwarded to the Resident.
(6)
The Resident may order the dismissal of the Ins
pector or may remit the case to the Chief Police Officer to make an award and the Chief Police Officer shall make his award.