### **ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF INQUIRY OFFICER AND PRESENTING OFFICER** --- **[Office Name]** [Department Name] [Office Address] No: [File/Reference Number] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY] ### **ORDER** **Subject:** Appointment of Inquiry Officer and Presenting Officer for Disciplinary Proceedings Against **[Name of the Charged Officer]**, **[Designation]**, Under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 **Reference:** 1. **Memorandum No. [Reference No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]** – Issuing Charge Sheet Under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 2. **Rule 15(1)(c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964** 3. **DoPT OM No. 11013/11/2007-Estt(A) dated 13.11.2007** 4. **DoPT OM No. 11013/11/2016-Estt(A) dated 05.08.2019** 5. **CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 – Rule 14 (Major Penalty Proceedings)** --- ### **WHEREAS**, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against **[Name of the Charged Officer]**, **[Designation]**, for violation of **Rule 15(1)(c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964**, and non-compliance with the directives issued vide the **Show-Cause Notice No. [Reference No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]** and **Final Order No. [Reference No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY]**; ### **WHEREAS**, as per the provisions of **Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**, it is necessary to appoint an **Inquiry Officer** to conduct an impartial inquiry into the charges framed against the said officer, and a **Presenting Officer** to present the case on behalf of the disciplinary authority; ### **NOW, THEREFORE**, the following officers are **appointed to conduct the disciplinary inquiry**: #### **1. Appointment of Inquiry Officer (IO)** The undersigned hereby appoints **Shri/Smt. [Name of the Officer]**, **[Designation]**, **[Office/Department]**, as the **Inquiry Officer** to conduct the inquiry against **[Name of the Charged Officer]** under Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965. #### **2. Appointment of Presenting Officer (PO)** The undersigned hereby appoints **Shri/Smt. [Name of the Officer]**, **[Designation]**, **[Office/Department]**, as the **Presenting Officer** to present the case on behalf of the disciplinary authority before the Inquiry Officer. --- ### **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** #### **Inquiry Officer (IO):** 1. **Conduct an impartial inquiry** into the charges against the charged officer as per Rule 14 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965. 2. **Record statements of witnesses, examine evidence, and ensure due process** is followed. 3. **Submit a detailed inquiry report** with findings and recommendations to the disciplinary authority within **[Specify Timeframe, e.g., 60 days]** from the date of this order. #### **Presenting Officer (PO):** 1. **Represent the case on behalf of the disciplinary authority** before the Inquiry Officer. 2. **Present all supporting documents, witness statements, and evidence** related to the case. 3. **Ensure timely completion of the inquiry** and assist the Inquiry Officer in procedural matters. --- ### **INQUIRY PROCEEDINGS TIMELINE** 1. The **Inquiry Officer shall conduct the preliminary hearing within [Specify Days, e.g., 15 days]** from the date of receipt of this order. 2. The charged officer shall be given an opportunity to submit a **written defense within [Specify Days]** from the date of the first hearing. 3. The entire inquiry process shall be **concluded within [Specify Timeframe, e.g., 90 days]**, unless an extension is granted under exceptional circumstances. --- ### **COMPLIANCE** - **All concerned officers are directed to extend full cooperation** to the Inquiry Officer and Presenting Officer in the smooth conduct of the inquiry. - The **charged officer shall be informed** of this appointment and directed to participate in the inquiry as per the procedural guidelines laid down in the **CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965**. - **The Inquiry Officer shall submit the final inquiry report to the undersigned within the stipulated time.** This order is issued with the approval of the **Competent Authority**. **[Name & Designation]** [Disciplinary Authority] [Department/Office Name] Copy to: 1. **[Name of the Inquiry Officer]**, **[Designation]**, for information and necessary action. 2. **[Name of the Presenting Officer]**, **[Designation]**, for information and necessary action. 3. **[Name of the Charged Officer]**, **[Designation]**, for compliance. 4. **Guard File**.