s 72 Jurisdiction of disciplinary officers
72. —(1) If the accused is an officer below the rank of lieutenant‑colonel, the charge must, within such time as may be prescribed, be brought before a senior disciplinary officer who is at least 2 ranks above the accused. (2) If the accused is a senior warrant officer or a warrant officer, the charge must, within such time as may be prescribed, be brought before a senior disciplinary officer. [32/2010] (3) If the accused is a serviceman below the rank of warrant officer, the charge must, within such time as may be prescribed, be brought before a junior disciplinary officer. —(1) If the accused is an officer below the rank of lieutenant‑colonel, the charge must, within such time as may be prescribed, be brought before a senior disciplinary officer who is at least 2 ranks above the accused. (2) If the accused is a senior warrant officer or a warrant officer, the charge must, within such time as may be prescribed, be brought before a senior disciplinary officer. [32/2010] (3) If the accused is a serviceman below the rank of warrant officer, the charge must, within such time as may be prescribed, be brought before a junior disciplinary officer.