11. CRPF Rules, 1955 were notified by the Central Government. Rule 278 8 27. Procedure for the award of punishments — (a) [The punishments shown as items 1 to 11 in column 2 of the table] below may be inflicted on non-- Gazetted Officers and men of the various ranks shown in each of the headings of columns 3 to 6, by the authorities named below such headings under the conditions mentioned in column 7. [TABLE SI. Punishment Subedar Sub Others Consts. & Remarks No. (inspector) Inspector except enrolled Const. & followers enrolled followers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Dismissal or removal DIGP DIGP Comdt. Comdt. from the Force 2. Reduction to a lower time- DIGP DIGP Comdt. Comdt. scale of pay or service 3. Reduction to a lower stage DIGP DIGP Comdt. Comdt. To be in the time-scale of pay for inflicted after a specified period formal 4. Compulsory retirement DIGP DIGP Comdt. Comdt. departmental 5. Fine of any amount not DIGP DIGP Comdt. Comdt. enquiry exceeding one month’s pay and allowances 6.