34. An officer whose disability began after 31 March 1994 shall maintain his employment relationship with his employer for as long as he is disabled and may not be subject to dismissal, non-renewal or termination of engagement for the reason that he is disabled.
An officer whose disability began before 1 April 1994 shall maintain his employment relationship with his employer for a period of at least 5 years from the beginning of a single disability period and shall not be subject to dismissal, non-renewal or termination of employment except for gross negligence.