. To whom does the Presenting Officer send the written brief?

13. To whom does the Presenting Officer send the written brief?
Normally, Inquiring Authorities adopt two methods for obtaining the briefs from the
parties:
a) The Inquiring Authority may direct the Presenting Officer to submit two
copies of the brief so that it (Inquiring Authority) may forward a copy to the
Charged Officer.
b) Alternatively, The Inquiring Authority is also at liberty to direct the
Presenting Officer to forward a copy of the written brief to the Charged Officer
and then send another copy to the Inquiring Authority along with proof of
delivery to the charged officer.
In the later event, care must be taken by the Presenting Officer to obtain the
acknowledgment of the Charged Officer for the delivery of the brief. A copy of proof
of delivery of the brief to the Charged Officer must be sent to the Inquiring Authority
along with the copy of the brief meant for the Inquiry Officer.
In either case, the time limit prescribed by the Inquiring Authority for submission of
the brief must be strictly adhered to. If, on account of any unavoidable reason, the
time limit could not be complied with, Inquiring Authority must be informed of the
reason and extension obtained with the knowledge of the Charged Officer