Procedure for imposing Major Penalties –
Where it is proposed to hold an inquiry against a railway
servant under this rule and rule 10, the disciplinary
authority shall draw up or cause to be drawn up -
(i)...
more... the substance of the imputations of misconduct or
misbehaviour into definite and distinct articles of charge;
(ii) a statement of the imputations of misconduct or
misbehaviour in support of each article of charge which
shall contain -
(a) a statement of all relevant facts including any
admission or confession made by the railway
servant.
(b) a list of documents by which, and a list of
witnesses by whom, the articles of charge are
proposed to be sustained,
The disciplinary authority shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the railway servant a copy of the articles of
charge, the statement of the imputations of misconduct or
misbehaviour and a list of documents and witnesses by
which each article of charge is proposed to be sustained
and shall require the railway servant to submit a written
statement of his defense within ten days or such further
time as the disciplinary authority may allow.
Note: - If copies of documents have not been delivered to
the Railway servant along with the articles of charge and
if he desires to inspect the same for the preparation of his
defence, he may do so, within 10 days from the date of
receipt of the articles of charge by him and complete
inspection within ten days thereafter and shall state
whether he desires to be heard in person.