[138] The Saṅgha should be informed by a competent and capable bhikkhu:
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha hear me. This bhikkhu named so-and-so is sick; he is not able to go about without a staff. He requests the staff-authorization (daṇḍasammati) from the Saṅgha. If it is the right time for the Saṅgha, let the Saṅgha give the staff-authorization to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. This is the motion.
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha hear me. This bhikkhu named so-and-so is sick; he is not able to go about without a staff. He requests the staff-authorization from the Saṅgha. The Saṅgha gives the staff-authorization to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. Whichever venerable one approves of the giving of the staff-authorization to the bhikkhu named so-and-so should remain silent; whoever does not approve should speak.
"The staff-authorization has been given by the Saṅgha to the bhikkhu named so-and-so. It is approved by the Saṅgha; therefore it is silent. Thus I hold it."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.