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29 . Prosecution of misconduct in office. (1) Where the Ombudsman Commission or other authority referred to in Section 28(1)(f) ( further provisions ) is satisfied that there is a prima facie case that a person has been guilty of misconduct in office , it shall refer the matter to the Public Prosecut or for prosecution before a tribunal established under Section 28(1)(g) ( further provisions ). (2 ) If the Public Prosecutor fails to prosecute the matter within a reasonable PNG National Legislation period, the Commission may prosecute it in his stead.