(1)Based on the recommendation of the police officer appointed under rule 25, the prescribed authority may dismiss or impose fine not exceeding a sum of 50 (fifty) rupees, if a Tourist Mitra without reasonable cause, neglects or refuses to obey order or to discharge his functions and duties or to obey any other lawful order or directions given to him for the performance of his functions and duties under these rules or is guilty of any breach of discipline or misconduct.
(2) When any order is passed under sub-rule (1), the reason for the action taken shall be recorded by the prescribed authority in such order, or cause the same to be recorded, along with a note of the enquiry made, in writing and such order shall be passed only after providing the Tourist Mitra concerned an opportunity of hearing in his defence.