98Grant of application

#### 98 Grant of application (1) If: (a) an enlisted member applies under regulation 95 to resign from the Defence Force; and (b) the application is not refused under regulation 97; the Chief of the enlisted member’s Service must, by instrument in writing, grant the application. (2) If the Chief of the enlisted member’s Service considers that the application should be refused until the enlisted member has complied with a condition, the Chief: (a) must specify the condition; and (b) must not grant the application until: (i) the enlisted member has complied with the condition; or (ii) the Chief considers that it is no longer necessary for the enlisted member to comply with the condition. (2A) Without limiting subregulation (2), a condition imposed under that subregulation may be a condition that the enlisted member pay a specified amount of money. (3) The resignation takes effect: (a) on the seventh day after the date on which the application is granted; or (b) if the Chief specifies another date—on that date.