Law and Procedure of Departmental Enquiries

A great classic, that is decidedly the most authoritative and comprehensive work on the subject of domestic and departmental enquiries. All important cases have been taken note of and the statutory service rules have also been included. This book covers the subject in all its aspects going step by step from the initial complaint to its final disposal. The reasonableness of the procedure followed during departmental enquiry is now sought by courts to be examined from the point of view of the requirements of the Fundamental Rights under Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The scope of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution is being gradually extended by the Courts and on account of the extended meaning given to these Articles, they are now capable of very materially influencing the various facets of departmental enquiry. The result is that now more than ever before, the employer is required to be extremely cautious in abiding by the correct procedure while holding a departmental enquiry lest his action may be struck down by the courts. The law on the subject has received a further impetus in its development with the establishing of the Central Administrative Tribunals. A bird's eye view of the notable developments in the law on the subject is provided by the author 's elaborate preface to the third edition. The insight provided therein will stimulate a better appreciation of the contents of this valuable work. Through an exhaustive index you can pin point each minute aspect or topic. Since prevention is better than cure, this work should find a place on the table of all those concerned with the initiation and conducting of domestic and departmental enquiries. Equally, the affected party and his counsel can, with this work, ensure that their rights and interests are properly safeguarded.