Section 4. In section 94 of the principal Act, for sub-sections (1), (2), (2A) and (3), the following sub-sections shall respectively be substituted, namely:

(3) The commanding officer of a ship may, subject to regulations made under this Act, impose on any subordinate officer one or more of the following punishments, namely:— (a) forfeiture of seniority in rank of not more than three months; (b) forfeiture of time for promotion of not more than three months; (c) mulcts of pay and allowances.". Amendment of section 133. (2) The Chief of the Naval Staff may impose on any officer below the rank of commander one or more of the following punishments, namely:— (a) forfeiture of seniority in rank of not more than six months; (b) forfeiture of time for promotion of not more than six months; (c) mulcts of pay and allowances. (2A) The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of a naval command may, subject to regulations made under this Act, impose on any officer below the rank of commander one or more of the following punishments, namely:— (a) forfeiture of seniority in rank of not more than three months; (b) forfeiture of time for promotion of not more than three months; (c) severe reprimand or reprimand; (d) mulcts of pay and allowances. 4. In section 94 of the principal Act, for sub-sections (1), (2), (2A) and (3), the following sub-sections shall respectively be substituted, namely:— "(1) The Central Government may impose on any officer below the rank of commander one or more of the following punishments, namely:— (a) forfeiture of seniority in rank of not more than twelve months; (b) forfeiture of time for promotion of not more than twelve months; (c) mulcts of pay and allowances.