Pg. P.U. 12/2001 MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI PULAU PINANG OFFICERS (CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE) REGULATIONS 2001
PART VII - INTERDICTION AND SUSPENSION
Regulation 46. Interdiction for the purpose of investigation.
(1) Without prejudice to regulations 28 and 47, if an officer is alleged or reasonable suspected of having committed a criminal offence or a serious disciplinary offence, the appropriate Disciplinary Committee having the jurisdiction to impose a punishment of dismissal or reduction in rank on such officer may interdict the officer for a period not exceeding two months for the purpose of facilitating investigation against the officer.
(2) In deciding whether to interdict an officer under subregulation (1), the appropriate Disciplinary Committee shall take into account the following factors:
(a) whether the allegation or the suspected offence is directly related to the officer’s duties; and
(b) whether the presence of the officer in the office would hamper investigation.
(3) If, during the period an officer is under interdiction—
(a) criminal proceedings are instituted against the officer in any court; or
(b) disciplinary action is taken against him with a view to his dismissal or reduction in rank,
the interdiction order made under subregulation (1) shall cease to have effect from the date such criminal proceedings are instituted or disciplinary action is taken gainst the officer; and the appropriate Disciplinary Committee shall take such further action as it thinks fit under regulation 47.
(4) An officer who has been interdicted under this regulation shall be entitled to receive full emoluments during the period of his interdiction.