# Armed Forces Act 2006, Section 134: Forfeiture of seniority: requirement for approval

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/52/section/134 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/armed-forces-act-2006/section-134
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