33

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

Department in which Officer concerned was employed. Nature of Charges. Decision of Commissioner. Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce Negligently passing for importation a consignment of trees of which a large number were affected with a disease known as " rootknot " Wilful disobedience of instructions of superior officer Inefficient in performance of duties Improperly obtaining and making use of Public Service Senior Examination papers Improper conduct at drill Insubordination.. Neglect of duties and insubordination Insubordination and insolence to superior officer Alleged disloyal remarks Officer reinstated. Exchange of station effected between him and officer at Wellington. Education Officer dismissed. Justice „ (Prisons) Lands and Deeds Mental Hospitals Services terminated. Officer allowed to tender resignation. Officer dismissed. Officer called upon to resign. Officer disrated. Officer dismissed. Post, and Telegraph Officer to forfeit annual leave, also salary during period, of suspension, and to be transferred. Officer dismissed. Officer resigned. Public Health, Hospitals, and Charitable Aid Ditto Lands and Survey Customs . . Improper language on telephone circuit Misconduct Misappropriation of official stamps Making seditious and disloyal utterances .. Under influence of liquor while on duty Officer dismissed. Officer allowed to resign.