The different stages in the disciplinary procedures of an Indian
organization are:
Forming and issuing a charge sheet When the management of an organization wants to initiate
an enquiry against an employee for alleged misconduct, the
concerned employee is issued a charge sheet. The charge sheet
should clearly indicate the charges against the employee and seek
an explanation for the employee’s misconduct.
Considering the Explanation If the employee admits his misconduct or if the management is
satisfied with the explanation offered by the employee in response
to the charge sheet, there is normally no further enquiry.
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Issuing the notice of enquiry If it is decided that an enquiry be held, a notice of enquiry has
to be issued to the worker. An enquiry officer is appointed,
preferably aided by a person well-versed in law, or an outside
expert conversant with the intricacies and procedures of domestic
enquiries.
