Penalty for wilful neglect etc

Penalty for wilful neglect etc. -

1. (1) Any member of the Fire Service who is found to be guilty of any wilful neglect or wilful disobedience of any order or rule which he is bound to obey or practice, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
2. (2) If any member of the Fire Service is found to be guilty of any act of cowardice, he shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.