21. Applications of Officers how to be made.

The application of any officer for promotion, leave of absence, change of quarters, increase of salary, or upon any other matter affecting his position in the Service shall be made by the applicant himself by or through the head of his branch or department; and if it be made by or through any other person it will be treated as irregular. Officers exciting parliamentary action with a view to increase of their salaries will be liable to summary dismissal from the Service.