Section 31(2)(i) in The Andhra Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991
(i)[ If the disciplinary authority is of the opinion that any of the penalties specified in clauses (i) to (v) of Rule 9 or in rule 10 should be imposed on him / her it may, subject to the provisions of sub-rule (3) of Rule 21 pass such order as it may deem necessary : [Substituted for Clause (i) and (ii) by G.O.Ms. 20, G.A.D., 20-1-2000]