134Forfeiture of seniority: requirement for approval
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(1)A commanding officer may not award forfeiture of seniority under row 2 of the Table in section 132 unless he has extended powers for the purposes of this section.
(2)A commanding officer has extended powers for the purposes of this section if he has, before the summary hearing of the charge or charges—
(a)applied to higher authority for extended powers for the purposes of this section; and
(b)been notified by higher authority that his application has been granted.
(3)A commanding officer also has extended powers for the purposes of this section if he is of or above the rank of rear admiral, major-general or air vice-marshal.