Re: Can outsider be appointed as enquiry officer?
Dear Janaki,
Yes, there are instances where a person not on the compay payroll has been appointed to conduct internal and/or domestic inquiry especially in respect of serious and/or grave acts of misconduct.
It needs to be kept in mind that such internal and/or domestic Inquiries are commenced, conducted & concluded in accordance with the principles of natural justice keeping in mind the procedures laid down by the Apex Court in our country.
Regards,
Kaushik
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