Cap. 164 Art. 27Evidence and procedural rules.

(1) The officer charged may summon witnesses on his own behalf and may cross-examine witnesses brought against him under the same conditions as prevail for the prosecution and for this purpose, the Commissioner or disciplinary board, as the case may be, shall issue the subpoena for such witnesses.

(2) Before giving his decision and awarding penalty, the Commissioner shall hear final submissions by the prosecution and the defence on the merits and on the penalty applicable if any.

(3) Summary notes of the proceedings shall be kept by the presiding officer, signed by him, and attached to the records of the case.

(4) The provisions of sub-article (2) shall also apply to the disciplinary board before submitting his opinion to the Commissioner as provided in article 28.