. Is there any time limit for commencement of hearing?
2. Is there any time limit for commencement of hearing?
As per rule 14(7) of the CCA Rules, first hearing of the case must be scheduled
within 10 days of the IO receiving the Charge sheet. As the copy of the Charge
Sheet is sent to the IO together with the appointment order, it is implied that the
inquiry is to commence within 10 days of the IO receiving the appointment order. The
above rule also provides the time limit prescribed is extendable by maximum of
another 10 days.