(1)The commandant or the Commandant General shall have authority to suspend, to reduce in rank, to dismiss or to fine not exceeding fifty rupees, any Home Guard under his control, if such Home Guard, on being called out under section 7, without reasonable cause, neglects or refuses to obey such order or refuses to discharge his functions and duties as a Home Guard or refuses to obey any other lawful order or or direction given to him for the performance of his functions and duties or is found guilty of any misconduct or breach of disciple.
