27. Action by officer having power to convene a district court-martial. -An officer having power to convene a district court martial to whom a case is referred under the provisions of clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 25 may, at his discretion either:-
(a) Authorise in writing the commanding officer or other officer exercising the powers of a commanding officer to dispose of the case summarily, or
(b) Refer the case to a superior authority, or
(c) Order the assembly of a district court-martial for the trial of the accused person.
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