Section 61(2)(b) in Gujarat Elementary Education Rules, 2010
(b)to confirm, promote, transfer, censure, fine, withhold increments of, reduce, suspend, remove, or dismiss any member of such staff or require him to retire from service subject to such general instructions as may, from time to time, be issued by the Director in this behalf. Provided that no order of reduction, removal, retirement or dimissal shall be passed unless an enquiry has been made into the conduct of such member by the Elementary Education Officer or by a person authorised by him in this behalf in accordance with the procedure laid down in this behalf by the State Government from time to time.