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164. In respect of breach of law, the departmental action may be taken against the service personnel in the following conditions:
(a) being detained in custody by legal action;
(b) being charged with an offence relating to the misconduct or severely punishable offence;
(c) being convicted by a court under legal action.
Explanation – In the above mentioned conditions, whether or not to take departmental action simultaneously with criminal proceedings at the court of law, whether or not the service personnel breaches the rules of conduct of the service personnel, violates the departmental disciplines and fails to fulfill duties should be taken into consideration.