Section 198 in The Naval Ceremonial, Conditions Of Service And Miscellaneous Regulations, 1964
198. Gallantry in action or Specially Meritorious Service in War.
(1)A Senior Commissioned Officer may be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and a Commissioned Officer (Branch List) to Senior Commissioned Officer, for gallantry in action or specially meritorious service in war before he would have become eligible by the preceding Regulations. On promotion, they shall, for all purposes, be treated in the same way as other officers of corresponding rank promoted in peace-time.(2)Recommendations for special promotion of Senior Commissioned Officers may be made by the commanding officer concerned, through normal channels, to the Chief of the Naval Staff for consideration of the Government.Recommendations for the special promotion of Commissioned Officers (Branch List) may be made by the commanding officer concerned through normal channels for approval of the Chief of the Naval Staff.
