Imposition of penalty of withholding of increment.-Rule no 30-MEPS

30. Imposition of penalty of withholding of increment.-

When an increment of an employee is withheld, the authority imposing the punishment shall specifically mention in its order-

(a) the period for which it is withheld, and 

(b) whether the period for which the increment is withheld shall be exclusive of the leave (except casual leave) taken during the period.