Section 220(3)(b) in The Navy (Pay And Allowances) Regulations, 1966
(b)the investigating officer shall assess the compensation proposed (if any) in money, articles of uniform clothing being assessed at the issue price of new articles. In no case compensation shall be awarded for loss of articles of clothing, and the like, which are in excess of the regulation kit (compulsory and optional) of the sailors held by the concerned sailor at the time of the loss or damage;