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.
(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.
(3) The commanding officer of a ship may. subject to regulations made under this Act, 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 three months;
(b) forfeiture of time for promotion of not more than three months;
(c) mulcts of pay and allowances.".