when the CO expresses lack of confidence on the IO

17. What course of action is open to the IO when the CO expresses lack of confidence on the IO? As stated above, the IO shall stay the proceedings forthwith and inform the CO that he is at liberty to seek a change of IO as per Rules. IO should also inform the CO that the proceedings cannot be stayed indefinitely to facilitate the CO making 98 application for change of IO and that the CO must submit the application within a prescribed time (say one week) and submit proof thereof; else the IO is at liberty to proceed with the inquiry. Simultaneously, the IO should apprise the Disciplinary Authority about the development and await further instructions.