activities to be performed by the IO during the pre-hearing stage

3. What are the activities to be performed by the IO during the pre-hearing stage? a) Verifying the appointment order and the enclosed documents b) Acknowledging the appointment. c) Preparation of the Daily Order Sheet – This will be done throughout the Inquiry d) Analysing and understanding the Charges e) Fixing the date for Preliminary Hearing f) Sending communication to the parties about hearing. g) Informing the controlling officers of Charged Officer and Presenting Officer h) Ascertaining as to whether the Charged Officer has finalised a Defence Assistant and if so informing the Controlling Officer of the Defence Assistant

13. What are the precautions to be taken by the IO during the pre-hearing stage? The date for the preliminary hearing must be chosen in such a way as to provide reasonable opportunity to the parties concerned. For example if the parties are posted outstation, date of hearing must be fixed so that there is adequate time for the communication to reach the parties and adequate time for the parties for undertaking the travel and reaching the venue.