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Definition :

Censure [fr. Census, Lat.] a custom observed in certain manors in Devon and Corn wall, where all persons above the aged sixteen years are cited to swear fealty to the lord, and to pay 11d. per poll, and 1d. per annum ever after; these thus sworn are called censores. Surv. of the Duch. of Corn. Also a judgment which condemns some book, person, or action; more particularly a reprimand from a superior.

An official reprimand or condemnation, harsh criticism, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn.

Is only a recorded warning and does not constitute punishment and, therefore, the directions contained in the circular in relation to imposition of minor penalty would not apply and the tribunal was justified in giving the directions for opening of the sealed cover and for giving effect to the recommendations of the DPC, State of Madhya Pradesh v. I.A. Qureshi, (1998) 9 SCC 261.