Section 31(2)(e) in Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1960
(e)whether the penalty imposed is excessive, adequate or inadequate and after consultation with the Commission, if such consultation is necessary in the case, pass orders,-(i)setting aside, reducing, confirming or enhancing the penalty; or(ii)remitting the case to the authority which imposed the penalty or to any other authority with such direction as it may deem fit in the circumstances of the case: