Cap. 220 Art. 53Falsely obtaining or prolonging leave.

Any person subject to military law who for the purpose of obtaining leave or prolonging his leave knowingly makes any false statement to any military authority, to a member of the Police force or to any person authorised by or under instructions of the Commander to act for the purpose of obtaining prolongation of leave shall, on conviction by court-martial be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act.