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Table VIII. —Schedule of Inquiries held under the Public Service Act, 1912.

O—H. 14.

Department in which Officer concerned was employed. Nature of Charges. Decision of Commissioner. Agriculture Department .. I Mismanagement of experimental farm Customs Department .. .. j Writing an anonymous letter complaining of the conduct of a fellow-officer Justice Department .. .. Under the influence of liquor whilst on duty.. Labour Department .. .. (I.) Misappropriating public money. (2.) Forging receipts with intent to deceive and defraud the Crown. (3.) Writing anonymous letters Lands and Survey Department Obtaining leave of absence under false prefences, and other charges Native Department .. .. (1.) Attending a Native prisoner in H.M. prison, and obtaining his signature to a transfer of certain land to the Crown. (2.) Receiving a special fee from the prisoner and retaining certain moneys alleged to be payable in respect of survey charges and other purposes. (3.) Communicating with solicitors in regard to the above (1.) Making excessive charge for service- rendered to a Native. (2.) Irregularly receiving a sum for such service contrary to the regulations made under the Public Service Act and also the Licensed Interpreters Regulations Tourist Department .. .. Neglect of duty .. Charges considered Unjustified. Officer dismissed. Required to refund amount irregularly accepted. To account to satisfaction of Permanent Head for sum of money alleged to have been handed to officer to liquidate survey and Court charge. Salary reduced by £25. Required to refund the amount irregularly obtained, and salary reduced by £10. Officer dismissed.