Section 39(1) in U.P. Zila Panchayats Service Rules, 1970
(1)Wherever the punishing authority is satisfied that good and sufficient reasons exist for adopting such a course, it may impose the penalty of-(a)censure; or(b)stoppage of increment at an efficiency bar :Provided that it shall not be necessary to frame formal charges against the servant concerned or to call for his explanation.
