Minor penalty proceedings require written notice, defence opportunity, reasoned orders, and major-penalty procedure where inquiry is necessary.

Minor-penalty proceedings require written notice of alleged lapses and an opportunity for the employee to submit a written defence within the specified period, subject to any extension granted by the Competent Authority. Any defence must be considered before an order is passed. If an inquiry is considered necessary, the procedure for imposing a major penalty applies. The record must include the imputations, defence statement, if any, and the Competent Authority's reasoned order.

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