components of the report of the preliminary investigation

15. What are the components of the report of the preliminary investigation? (a) Introduction: [e.g.: The undersigned was directed vide order No. ……. Dated …. of ….. to carry out preliminary investigation of the alleged irregularities listed in the inspection report no. ,…..dated …. of the ….. regarding ……] (b) Gist of the allegations: [e.g.: Prima facie it appeared from the inspection report that there was mismatch between the physical 40 delivery of goods and the entry in the records. It seemed that the above discrepancy was attributable to the connivance and active participation of some of the officers of the material division….] (c) Points needing proof: [e.g.: The investigation was required to establish whether there was any manipulation of marks in the recruitment test held during Jul 2010 and who were responsible for the manipulation] (d) Gist of action taken by the preliminary investigation officer: [preliminary investigation officer was required to obtain documents and talk to officials of …… office. This was arranged with the kind help of Shri xxx CVO of …. As the allegations pertained to availing of subsidy without actually cultivating the crops for which it was granted, there was a need for site inspection also. The investigation officer carried out site inspection at …… on …….] (e) Evidence collected: [preliminary investigation officer collected 58 documents as listed in the Annexure A to this report and talked to the 17 persons listed in Annexure B. out of the above, the documents listed at S. No. 25 to 33 were obtained from ……… Oral witnesses at S. No. 9 to 12 are employees of ….. who were contacted through the kind intervention of Shri …. CVO ….] (f) Evaluation of evidence:[ this is the heart and soul of the report] (g) Whether the Suspected Public Servant was contacted? If so what is his version? (h) Evidence controverting the version of the Suspected public servant (i) Conclusion.