Procedure for holding a Domestic Enquiry under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946

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The principles of natural justice and reasonable opportunity have a special significance in domestic proceedings.

Workman proceeded against has been informed clearly of the charges levelled against him. This means that, workman against whom an enquiry has to be held shall be given a charge-sheet clearly stating the charge put against him and ask him to submit his explanation.

Workman may be suspended pending the enquiry. He shall be permitted to appear himself for defending him or shall be permitted to be defended by a workman working in the same department as himself or by an office bearer of a trade union of which he is member. He shall be permitted to produce witness in his defense and cross examine the witness of the management.

In this process the Enquiry Officer shall record a concise summary of the evidence led on either side and the plea of the workman viz. what he wants to say about the charges put against him.

The proceedings of the enquiry shall be conducted in English, Hindi or in the language of the State where the industrial establishment is located according to the choice of the workman and the person defending him.

The enquiry should be completed within a period of three months. The enquiry officer should record his findings which should include brief reasons.

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