When is it not necessary to give a person any opportunity of making representation on the penalty proposed?
It is not necessary to give a person any opportunity of making representation on the penalty proposed when the following conditions are met:

1. The person is dismissed or removed or reduced in rank based on their conviction on a criminal charge.
2. The authority empowered to dismiss or remove the person, or reduce them in rank, is satisfied that for some reason (to be recorded in writing), it is not reasonably practicable to hold such an inquiry.
3. The President or Governor is satisfied that in the interest of the security of the State, it is not expedient to hold such an inquiry.