Classification of penalties.-Rule no -31-MEPS

31. Classification of penalties.-

The penalties shall be classified into minor and major penalties as under:-

(1) minor penalties-

(i) reprimand,

(ii) warning,

(iii) censure,

(iv) withholding of an increment for a period not exceeding one year, 

(v) recovery from pay or such other amount as may be due to him of the whole or part of any pecuniary loss caused to the Institution by negligence or breach of orders. 

(2) Major penalties-

(i) reduction in rank, 

(ii) termination of service.