Defence Act, 1957 (Act No. 44 of 1957) Chapter IX : Administration and General Powers of the State President, the Minister and Officers86. Resignation of officers |
| (1) | An officer may by notice in writing tender the resignation of his commission and appointment or of his appointment: Provided that an officer serving in the Citizen Force or the commandos, other than any such officer serving voluntarily, may so tender the resignation of his commission and appointment or of his appointment only with the approval of the Minister or a person acting under his authority. |
[Subsection (1) amended by section 36 of Act No. 132 of 1992]
| (2) | Any such notice shall take effect upon the expiration of a period of three months after the date upon which it is lodged with such officer's commanding officer or on such earlier date as may be approved by the Minister or any person acting under his authority: Provided that an officer shall not in consequence of his resignation be exempt from any service or training for which he may be liable under this Act. |
[Subsection (2) substituted by section 9 of Act No. 3 of 1969]