Dear Seniors,
Please help me out, as I am a bit confused. During an interview, I was asked about the difference between a Charge Sheet and a Show Cause Notice. Kindly inform me about the main differences between them. Also, could you clarify which one is issued earlier, and in what circumstances a show cause notice is appropriate compared to a charge sheet?
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Rajesh Chakraborty
From India, New Delhi
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2Please help me out, as I am a bit confused. During an interview, I was asked about the difference between a Charge Sheet and a Show Cause Notice. Kindly inform me about the main differences between them. Also, could you clarify which one is issued earlier, and in what circumstances a show cause notice is appropriate compared to a charge sheet?
Regards,
Rajesh Chakraborty
From India, New Delhi
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Hi Rajesh,
Once you receive information that a particular group of employees is involved in any indiscipline activity, then framing all the charges under the model or certified standing orders applicable to the organization, the charge sheet will be issued, asking the individual employee to submit his explanation within 48 hours, 2 days, 3 days, etc. Therefore, the process starts with the charge sheet.
If the management is not satisfied with the employee's explanation, then they can call for a domestic inquiry. Once the inquiry is completed and the inquiry officer submits his findings to the management, the management will issue a show-cause notice to the employee, mentioning the proposed punishment. Even if it is a major or capital punishment, the management will issue a second show-cause notice, providing more opportunity to the employee. Hence, all put together, the charge sheet is the beginning, followed by a show-cause notice only if required.
If you have any doubts or need clarification, please feel free to contact me at my email ID. Alternatively, if possible, you can share your mobile number so that we can discuss further.
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Kameswarao
From India, Hyderabad
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Once you receive information that a particular group of employees is involved in any indiscipline activity, then framing all the charges under the model or certified standing orders applicable to the organization, the charge sheet will be issued, asking the individual employee to submit his explanation within 48 hours, 2 days, 3 days, etc. Therefore, the process starts with the charge sheet.
If the management is not satisfied with the employee's explanation, then they can call for a domestic inquiry. Once the inquiry is completed and the inquiry officer submits his findings to the management, the management will issue a show-cause notice to the employee, mentioning the proposed punishment. Even if it is a major or capital punishment, the management will issue a second show-cause notice, providing more opportunity to the employee. Hence, all put together, the charge sheet is the beginning, followed by a show-cause notice only if required.
If you have any doubts or need clarification, please feel free to contact me at my email ID. Alternatively, if possible, you can share your mobile number so that we can discuss further.
Regards,
Kameswarao
From India, Hyderabad
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Thank you very much, Sir. I will stay connected with you. My email ID is rajesh.chakraborty29@hotmail.com, and my number is 09910072515.
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Rajesh Chakraborty
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Hi Rajesh,
Once you receive information that a particular group of employees is involved in any indiscipline activity, then framing all the charges under the Model or certified standing orders applicable to the organization, the charge sheet will be issued, asking the individual employee to submit his explanation within 48 hours, 2 days, 3 days, etc. Hence, the process starts with the Charge sheet.
Once the management is not satisfied with the explanation of the employee, they can call for a Domestic enquiry. Once the enquiry is completed and the enquiry officer submits his findings to the management, basing on the report submitted or the findings of the enquiry officer, the management will issue a Show cause notice to the employee mentioning the proposed punishment. Even if it is a major or capital punishment, the management will issue a second show cause notice, giving more opportunity to the employee. Hence, all put together, the charge sheet is the beginning and followed (if required only) by a show cause notice.
I feel that you are clear; otherwise, send me your doubts if any to my ID so that I can clarify or else I can talk to you if it is possible for you to send your mobile no also.
Regards - kameswarao[/QUOTE]
From India, New Delhi
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Thanks & Regards,
Rajesh Chakraborty
QUOTE=kraos_1954@yahoo.co.in;1033330]
Hi Rajesh,
Once you receive information that a particular group of employees is involved in any indiscipline activity, then framing all the charges under the Model or certified standing orders applicable to the organization, the charge sheet will be issued, asking the individual employee to submit his explanation within 48 hours, 2 days, 3 days, etc. Hence, the process starts with the Charge sheet.
Once the management is not satisfied with the explanation of the employee, they can call for a Domestic enquiry. Once the enquiry is completed and the enquiry officer submits his findings to the management, basing on the report submitted or the findings of the enquiry officer, the management will issue a Show cause notice to the employee mentioning the proposed punishment. Even if it is a major or capital punishment, the management will issue a second show cause notice, giving more opportunity to the employee. Hence, all put together, the charge sheet is the beginning and followed (if required only) by a show cause notice.
I feel that you are clear; otherwise, send me your doubts if any to my ID so that I can clarify or else I can talk to you if it is possible for you to send your mobile no also.
Regards - kameswarao[/QUOTE]
From India, New Delhi
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Dear sir, Please letme conform Between show cause and charge sheet, which one is the first priority to serve against the dequent employee. Regards, Pramod Officer HR Simoco Telecommunications.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Please let me confirm, between a show-cause notice and a charge sheet, which one is the first priority to serve against the delinquent employee and what is the common difference between a show-cause notice and a charge sheet.
Regards,
Pramod
Officer HR
Simoco Telecommunications.
From India, Calcutta
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Please let me confirm, between a show-cause notice and a charge sheet, which one is the first priority to serve against the delinquent employee and what is the common difference between a show-cause notice and a charge sheet.
Regards,
Pramod
Officer HR
Simoco Telecommunications.
From India, Calcutta
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Dear Sir, Please let me clarify the Sec-33 of The Indust Dispute Act - 1947. Regards, Pramod
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Sir,
Namaskar to all of you. I am a very new member of this forum. My doubt regarding the difference between the charge sheet and show cause has not yet been cleared. Which one is to be issued first? Should I issue a Charge Sheet before issuing a show-cause notice where there is sufficient evidence against an employee? So far, I know a show-cause notice is issued first, then the Charge Sheet, and then, if necessary, the management will start a departmental enquiry. Is it correct? Want to know the details of it.
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Apurba.
From India, Calcutta
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Namaskar to all of you. I am a very new member of this forum. My doubt regarding the difference between the charge sheet and show cause has not yet been cleared. Which one is to be issued first? Should I issue a Charge Sheet before issuing a show-cause notice where there is sufficient evidence against an employee? So far, I know a show-cause notice is issued first, then the Charge Sheet, and then, if necessary, the management will start a departmental enquiry. Is it correct? Want to know the details of it.
Thanks,
Apurba.
From India, Calcutta
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Thanks. Now would you please tell me whether can any one be suspended immedtiately after submitting the reply of show cause notice if it is found unsatisfactory by the mangement ?, Please. Apurba
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Suspension can be based on prima facie evidence. However, if the reasons for suspension turn out to be insufficient, the suspension shall be revoked with all applicable benefits due to the employees. I think that even during the suspension period, the employee is eligible for a certain portion of his salary/wages.
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From India, Lucknow
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Basically, there is no difference between a Showcase Notice and a Charge Sheet. Both contain the statement(s) of allegation(s), the consequent act(s) of misconduct committed by the employee, and direct him to submit a written explanation within a stipulated timeline showing cause why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for the alleged act(s) of misconduct.
People generally refer to the document as a show cause notice if it is for a minor act of misconduct and a charge sheet if it is for a major misconduct. But, the format of the two documents is the same viz. statement of allegation(s), consequent act(s) of misconduct committed, submission of written explanation by the employee within a stipulated timeline.
Some organizations first issue a show cause notice, get a reply from the employee based on which issue a charge sheet though the contents of the two documents would be much the same. This would only delay the process as in this case, the reply of the employee to the charge sheet issued has again to be obtained before proceeding further.
The show cause notice issued by the disciplinary authority after the conclusion of a domestic inquiry and receipt of the report of the inquiry officer is called a second show cause notice. In this notice, the delinquent employee is directed to show cause why he should not be dismissed as a measure of punishment for act(s) of misconduct held proved against him in the course of the inquiry as per the report of the inquiry officer. The second show cause notice is to be issued only if the organization is proposing to impose the punishment of dismissal against the employee.
Suspensions are of two kinds. One is called Suspension Pending Inquiry, and the other is Suspension as a measure of Punishment. Suspension of an employee pending inquiry can be resorted to before the issue of a charge sheet or along with the charge sheet and even after receiving his reply to the charge sheet, based on his reply and depending on the gravity of the misconduct(s) allegedly committed by him. Normally, suspension pending inquiry is effected either before the issue of the charge sheet or along with the charge sheet. Suspension as a measure of punishment is imposed after following the disciplinary process, provided it is listed as a punishment in the Certified Standing Orders of the establishment. If the establishment does not have its certified standing orders, then it has to be listed as a punishment in the Model Standing Orders applicable to the establishment.
From India, Alappuzha
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People generally refer to the document as a show cause notice if it is for a minor act of misconduct and a charge sheet if it is for a major misconduct. But, the format of the two documents is the same viz. statement of allegation(s), consequent act(s) of misconduct committed, submission of written explanation by the employee within a stipulated timeline.
Some organizations first issue a show cause notice, get a reply from the employee based on which issue a charge sheet though the contents of the two documents would be much the same. This would only delay the process as in this case, the reply of the employee to the charge sheet issued has again to be obtained before proceeding further.
The show cause notice issued by the disciplinary authority after the conclusion of a domestic inquiry and receipt of the report of the inquiry officer is called a second show cause notice. In this notice, the delinquent employee is directed to show cause why he should not be dismissed as a measure of punishment for act(s) of misconduct held proved against him in the course of the inquiry as per the report of the inquiry officer. The second show cause notice is to be issued only if the organization is proposing to impose the punishment of dismissal against the employee.
Suspensions are of two kinds. One is called Suspension Pending Inquiry, and the other is Suspension as a measure of Punishment. Suspension of an employee pending inquiry can be resorted to before the issue of a charge sheet or along with the charge sheet and even after receiving his reply to the charge sheet, based on his reply and depending on the gravity of the misconduct(s) allegedly committed by him. Normally, suspension pending inquiry is effected either before the issue of the charge sheet or along with the charge sheet. Suspension as a measure of punishment is imposed after following the disciplinary process, provided it is listed as a punishment in the Certified Standing Orders of the establishment. If the establishment does not have its certified standing orders, then it has to be listed as a punishment in the Model Standing Orders applicable to the establishment.
From India, Alappuzha
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