Practical Views On Domestic Inquiry

Practical Views On Domestic Inquiry is a practical guide that explains the complete process of conducting domestic inquiries in disciplinary proceedings. Drawing on the author's three decades of hands-on experience in disciplinary matters, the book combines procedural guidance with relevant legal principles, making it a valuable reference for conducting fair, legally compliant, and effective departmental inquiries.

Key Features:

• Covers the entire domestic inquiry process from misconduct and charge-sheet to appeal, revision, and review.
• Explains the roles and responsibilities of the Inquiry Officer, Presenting Officer, Defence Assistant, and Disciplinary Authority.
• Discusses procedural requirements under Conduct Rules and CCA Rules.
• Incorporates important decisions of the Supreme Court of India and selected High Courts on disciplinary proceedings.
• Includes guidance on examination of witnesses, documentary evidence, inquiry reports, and disciplinary action.
• References relevant notifications and guidelines issued by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
• Offers practical insights based on the author's extensive experience in handling departmental disciplinary cases.
• Serves as a ready reference for ensuring procedural fairness and compliance in domestic inquiries.

This book is intended for inquiry officers, disciplinary authorities, presenting officers, defence assistants, HR and personnel professionals, vigilance officers, public sector and government officials, management representatives, advocates, labour law practitioners, arbitrators, and judges dealing with service and disciplinary matters.

Preface
Foreword
Abbreviations
Contents
Index
Chapter 1. Administrative Law
Chapter 2. About the Rules of Conduct
Chapter 3. Misconduct
Chapter 4. Preliminary Enquiry
Chapter 5. Suspension
Chapter 6. Charge Sheet
Chapter 7. Procedure
Chapter 8. Domestic Inquiry
Chapter 9. Written Brief of Presenting Officer
Chapter 10. Inquiry Report
Chapter 11. Penalties
Chapter 12. Appeal, Revision and Review
Chapter 13. Ex Parte Enquiry
Chapter 14. Action Against Retired Employees
Chapter 15. Inquiry Officers and Procedures
Chapter 16. Principles of Natural Justice