The charge has to be proved against the CE and it is not for the CE to absolve himself of the charge.
An IO is wrong, if he places the burden of establishing charged employees’ innocence on the CE.
Mere suspicion cannot take the place of proof.
The report of the IO must contain reasons for the conclusions reached.
The IO should not rely on statements not recorded during the courseof inquiry. The IO must not rely on extraneous matters.
The IO cannot look into any ‘unspecified’ records for reaching his conclusions.
The IO should not make recommendations regarding quantum of punishments.
The IO must keep his mind open.
The IO must reach clear and conclusive findings.
Halting and inconclusive findings of the IO in his report serve no purpose and are meaningless.
With best wishes,
Keshav Ram Singhal
Abbreviation
IO = Inquiry Officer / Enquiry Officer / Inquiring Authority
PO = Presenting Officer
DR = Defence Representative
CE = Charged Employee / Charged Officer
DA = Disciplinary Authority
AA = Appellate Authority
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