s 134 Forfeiture of seniority: requirement for approval
(1) A commanding officer may not award forfeiture of seniority under row 2 of the Table in section 132 unless he has extended powers for the purposes of this section. (2) A commanding officer has extended powers for the purposes of this section if he has, within the relevant time (defined by section 135A) — (a) applied to higher authority for extended powers for the purposes of this section; and (b) been notified by higher authority that his application has been granted. (3) A commanding officer also has extended powers for the purposes of this section if he is of or above the rank of rear admiral, major-general or air vice-marshal.