(1) No order imposing any of the major pel specified in clause (b) of sub-regulation (1) of regulation 28 shall be passed against an en of the Board (other than an order based on facts which have led to his detention for mor 48 hours or conviction by criminal court), unless he has been informed in writing of the g on which action is proposed to be taken and has been afforded an opportunity of def himself. The grounds, on which action is proposed to be taken, shall be reduced to definite or charges which shall be communicated to the person charged, togethér with a staten allegations on which each charge is based and any other circumstances proposed to be take consideration in passing orders on the case. He shall be required within a reasonable time in a written statement of his defense and to state whether he desires to be heard in persor so desires, or if the authority concerned so directs, an inquiry shall be held. At that inquir evidence shall he heard and recorded as to such of the allegations as are not admitted a person charged shall be entitled to cross examine witnesses, to give evidence in person i have such witnesses called as he may wish, provided that the inquiring officer may, for suf reasons to be recorded, refuse to call a witness. The proceedings shall contain record evidence, a statement of the findings and the grounds thereof. The disciplinary authority consider the record of the inquiry, record its findings on each charge and pass appropriate thereon.’ he ; Sa Lg
(2) These Regulations shall not apply where the person concerned has absconded, or whe other reasons it is impracticable to communicate with him. All or any of the provisions « ‘regulation may, in exceptional cases for sufficient reasons to be recorded; be waived off 1 Board, where there is difficulty to observe exactly the requirements of these Regulations w. doing injustice to the person charged. :