Can PO present himself as a witness in the departmental inquiry?
In a departmental inquiry, the presenting officer (PO) is appointed by the management and the PO has the right to present its case against the charged employee / charged officer. PO is required to examine the witness in the inquiry. PO's job is to adduce evidence in support of the charge. Generally PO is not a witness in a departmental inquiry. Examining self as a witness by the PO in the inquiry is somewhat difficult. It is suggested that management should appoint a PO, who is not a witness in the inquiry.
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Keshav Ram Singhal
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