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Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)

Chapter III : Position of Trust of Sheriffs

Fidelity fund certificates

34. Cancellation of fidelity fund certificates

 

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter IV, the Board may cancel a fidelity fund certificate issued to a sheriff after at least 14 days' notice in writing to the sheriff—
(a) if the sheriff becomes subject to a disability mentioned in section 33(1)(a) , (c) , (d) , (g) , (h) , (j) or (l);
(b) if the sheriff contravenes or fails to comply with a condition imposed under section 33(2); or
(c) if that fidelity fund certificate was issued on information subsequently proved to be false.

 

(2) The Board shall cancel the fidelity fund certificate of a sheriff if it is requested by the sheriff to do so or if the sheriff ceases to hold office.

 

(3) Any person who has in his possession or under his control any fidelity fund certificate cancelled under this section, shall return that certificate to the Board within 30 days after he became aware of the cancellation.