ARMED FORCES ACT

Section 208: Deductions for barrack damage

1994Section 208 of 292Federal Republic of Nigeria

(1) When-
(a) damage occurs to any premises in which one or more units or part of a unit are quartered or billeted, or any fixture, furniture or effect in or belonging to the premises are damaged or lost; and
(b) it appears, on investigation in accordance with the provisions of Pay Regulations, that the damage or loss was occasioned by the wrongful act or negligence of a person belonging to any of the units or parts of units in occupation thereof, but that the person cannot be identified,
a person belonging to any of those units or parts of units may be required to contribute towards compensation for the damage or loss such amount as may, in accordance with Pay Regulations, be determined to be just and the amount may be deducted from his pay.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall extend to ships, trains, motor vehicles and aircraft in which units or parts of units are being transported and references to premises, quartering and occupation shall be construed accordingly.

Cite this section

Section 208, ARMED FORCES ACT (1994).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/armed-forces-act/section/208/