Punishment of withholding of promotion for two to five years or withholding of two to five salary increments may be imposed on an Employee, in any of the following circumstances:
(a) If he or she commits breach of discipline,
(b) If he or she violates the matters relating to conduct mentioned in this Act and the rules framed hereunder,
(c) If he or she fails to settle advances pursuant to the prevailing law,
(d) If he or she frequently remains absent from office without obtaining prior approval.