Section 32 in The M.P. Municipal Service (Executive) Rules, 1973
32. Authorities who may impose penalties.
(1)Subject to the provisions of the Act and these rules the penalties mentioned in clauses (i) to (ii) ofRule31 maybe imposed on a member of the service by the [appointing authority or Divisional Commissioner or Director] [Substituted by Notification No. F-4-74-05-XVIII-1, dated 28-4-2005, for the words 'appointing authority or by the Director'.].(2)Subject to the provisions of the Act and these rules, the penalties mentioned in clauses (iv) to (vi) of Rule 31 shall not be imposed on a member of the service except by the appointing authority and in consultation with the Public Service Commission.
