Where from and when does the PO collect the original documents

10. Where from and when does the PO collect the original documents? Originals of the documents listed in Annexure III of the charge sheet are generally held by the Disciplinary Authority. Normally they are retained by the Vigilance Section or the Administrative section which has processed the case for issue of Charge Sheet. The same will have to be obtained by the Presenting Officer and kept in safe custody till it is got inspected by the Charged Officer and finally presented to the Inquiry Officer. Depending upon the nature of the documents and convenience of the parties, these documents may be taken over by the Presenting Officer at an appropriate time. At any rate, the documents must be with the Presenting Officer before the inspection of the same by the Charged Officer. It is advisable for the Presenting Officer to critically examine the originals of the listed documents so that the disputes which the Charged Officer is likely to raise may be anticipated and proper remedial action can be planned.