acknowledge the appointment order

7. Is it necessary for the IO to acknowledge the appointment order? It is a good practice for the IO to acknowledge his appointment. This will keep the Disciplinary Authority informed that the IO has taken charge of the matters and is proceeding with the task. In case the IO is not able to take up the appointment, on account of any valid reason, it is all the more important that the Disciplinary Authority is informed well in time. While a person is not expected to turn down the appointment as IO due to personal reasons, there may be circumstances wherein the IO may have to decline to act so in the interest of the case or due to organisational reasons. Such occasions should be extremely rare. But when such circumstances arise, the IO should inform the Disciplinary Authority without any delay with complete reasons