Is it advisable for the IO to ask the CO during the first hearing as to whether the CO has faith in the IO?
4. Is it advisable for the IO to ask the CO during the first hearing as to
whether the CO has faith in the IO?
It is not a bad idea to ask the CO during the first hearing as to whether the CO has
faith in the IO and record the answer to the question. This may be quoted against the
CO, in case the CO raises any frivolous complaint of bias later. On the other hand, if
the CO expresses lack of faith on the IO in the first instance, the same may be
recorded and the CO may be advised of the option open to him/her for seeking
change of IO