49. Damage to and loss of public or service property etc.

wilfully damages or causes the loss of, or is concerned in the wilful damage or loss of, any public or service property, or any property belonging to another person so subject; or

by wilful neglect causes or allows damage to, or the loss of, any public or service property or property so belonging, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment or any less punishment provided by this Act.

by any negligent act or omission causes or allows damage to, or the loss of any public or service property; or

is guilty of any wilful or negligent act or omission which is likely to cause damage to, or the loss of, any such property, shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment for 2 years or any less punishment provided by this Act.