Section 62: Failure to perform military duties

A person subject to service law under this Act who-(a) without reasonable excuse, fails to attend for a parade or other duty of any description or leaves parade or duty before he is permitted to do so; or
(b) neglects to perform, or negligently performs, a duty of any description,
is guilty of an offence under this section and liable, on conviction by a court-martial, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act.