70Leave of absence on account of illness

##### 70 Leave of absence on account of illness (1) The relevant Secretary may grant leave of absence to an officer, on account of illness: (a) for a continuous period not exceeding 3 months; or (b) with the approval of the Board, and subject to such conditions as are prescribed, for a continuous period not exceeding 12 months. (2) If, at the expiration of a period of leave granted to an officer under subsection (1), the Board is satisfied that the officer is unable to resume his duties, the Board may, if it does not retire him under section 67, grant to the officer leave of absence without pay for a period not exceeding 6 months. (4) The regulations may empower the relevant Secretary to direct that an officer who is ill shall absent himself from duty and shall comply with such conditions as are prescribed.