[blml] a matter of moment [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[Tim West-Meads]

Sven wrote:

> I read your statement to say that if the Director while accidentally
> watching the play like any other spectator becomes aware of an 
> irregularity happening or about to happen he shall take immediate
> action and interfere with the activities at that table in order to
> prevent or rectify the irregularity? 

I didn't see a universal need for *immediacy* in Grattan's comment.
Obviously if attention has already been drawn I'd take action because 
the TD should be called.  However, the last time I saw a revoke (which 
went unnoticed at the table) I waited until the provisions of L64b4 had 
expired and then rectified the board by adjusting under L64C.

NB, I saw the revoke because I was, in my role as TD, checking that play 
at that table wasn't falling behind the clock (or maybe waiting to put a 
board on the table).  The nuances are such that I'm fully behind Grattan 
in saying that the TD is NEVER a spectator while on duty.

Tim