289.This section deals with a CO’s powers to fine. A CO may fine, without extended powers, an officer or warrant officer 14 days’ pay and any other person 28 days’ pay (the section explains how a day’s pay is to be calculated). With extended powers he can fine an officer or warrant officer up to 28 days’ pay. A CO has extended powers where he has applied for them and had them granted by higher authority. COs of 2* rank have inherent extended powers.
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