What happens during the first hearing of the case?

3. What happens during the first hearing of the case?
As per Rule 14(9) of the CCA Rules, when the CO appears before the IO, the latter
should ask whether the CO admits the charges or has any defence to make. If the
CO pleads guilty in respect of any of the charges, the IO should get it recorded and
get it signed by the CO. Rule 14(10) provides that the IO shall send a finding of guilt
to the Disciplinary Authority in respect of the charges in respect of which the CO has
pleaded guilty.
In addition to the above, the IO shall fix a schedule for the following:

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(a) inspection of the documents listed in Annexure III of the Charge sheet,
within five days extendable by a maximum of another five days [Rule 14(11)(i)]
(b) Submission of the list of witnesses to be examined on behalf of the CO
[Rule 14(11)(ii)]
(c) Submission of the list of additional documents required by the CO.
within ten days extendable by a maximum of another ten days. Rule 14(11)(iii)]