[691] **"And if … that":** Should other bhikkhus know of that bhikkhu who desires to feign delusion (moha), thinking: "This bhikkhu has sat before while the Pātimokkha was being recited two or three times — what to say of more?" — then there is no release for that bhikkhu on the ground of ignorance; and whatever offence he has fallen into therein, he is to be dealt with for it in accordance with the Dhamma, and beyond that, the delusion is to be imposed upon him. And thus, bhikkhus, is it to be imposed: the Saṅgha should be informed by a competent and capable bhikkhu:
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha hear me. This bhikkhu named so-and-so, while the Pātimokkha is being recited, does not attend carefully, taking it to heart. If it is the proper time for the Saṅgha, let the Saṅgha impose the delusion upon the bhikkhu named so-and-so. This is the motion (ñatti).
"Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha hear me. This bhikkhu named so-and-so, while the Pātimokkha is being recited, does not attend carefully, taking it to heart. The Saṅgha imposes the delusion upon the bhikkhu named so-and-so. Whichever venerable one approves of the imposing of the delusion upon the bhikkhu named so-and-so, let him remain silent; whichever one does not approve, let him speak. The delusion has been imposed by the Saṅgha upon the bhikkhu named so-and-so. It is agreeable to the Saṅgha; therefore it is silent. Thus do I hold this."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.