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has been awarded stoppages in respect of the same loss or damage,
but otherwise the fact that such proceedings have been brought in respect of the
wrongful act or negligence in question shall not prevent the making of an order
under subsection (2).
219. Deduction for barrack damage
(1) If damage occurs to any premises in which one or more units of the Defence
Forces, or parts of such units, are quartered or billeted, or any fixtures, furniture
or effects in or belonging to such premises are damaged or lost, and it appears on
investigation in the prescribed manner that the damage or loss was occasioned by
the wrongful act or negligence of persons belonging to any of the units or parts of
units but that those persons cannot be identified, any person belonging to any of
the units or parts of units may be required to contribute in the prescribed manner,
towards compensation for the damage or loss, such amount as may be determined
to be just, and the amount may be deducted from each such person's pay.
(2) Subsection (1) extends to vehicles, aircraft, ships and trains in which units
or parts of units of the Defence Forces are being transported, and reference to
premises, quartering and occupation shall be construed accordingly.
220. Remission of forfeitures and deductions
A forfeiture or deduction imposed under any of section 147, 160, 161 or 162
or under regulations made or under this Act, may be remitted by the Service
Commander, or by such authority as may be prescribed.
PART XIII – BILLETING AND REQUISITIONING
221. Billeting orders
At any time when this section is in operation by virtue of an order under section
182, if an officer not below the rank of major or corresponding rank commanding
a unit of the Defence Forces, considers it necessary for the purpose of securing
accommodation for members of the Defence Forces or their vehicles, the officer
may issue a billeting order requiring the police officer in charge of police for a
specified area to provide billets at specified places in that area for a specified
number of members of the Defence Forces, or for a specified number of vehicles
of the Defence Forces, or for both.
222. Full and prompt compensation
(1) Billeting in this Act shall be subject to the Bill of Rights under the Constitution.
(2) A person who has been deprived of his or her property under an order made
pursuant to this Part shall be entitled to prompt payment in full of just compensation.
223. Instances where billeting orders may be issued
Billeting orders shall only be issued and take effect during—
(a) a state of emergency;
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