The basic objective o this book is to inject confidence in the officers acting as Inquiring Authorities who are assigned the onerous task of finding the truth in the charges, imputations and allegations against employees by this practical guide for holding disciplinary inquiry in Government set up establishments etc., to enable the presenting officers to present the case before the inquiring authority systematically and forcefully, to enable the charged officials in preparing their defense effectively and rightfully through legal process etc.

Chapter  1 : Disciplinary Proceedings Vis-à-vis Vigilance Continuum

Chapter  2 : Understanding Charge- Sheet

Chapter  3 : Disciplinary Proceedings Mechanism

Chapter  4 :Do’s and Don’ts for Inquiring Authority

Chapter  5 : Ready Reckoner  for presenting Officer (PO)

Chapter  6 :Do’s and Don’ts for Presenting officer

Chapter  7 :Appraisal of Evidence

Chapter  8 :Facets of Inquiry Report

Chapter  9 :Principles of Natural Justice Vis-à-vis Disciplinary Proceedings