Dear all, pls help me out in differentiate charge sheet & show cause notice? Regards, mayur
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A charge sheet is issued for charging an employee with specific offenses committed by him. On the other hand, a show cause notice is issued to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against an employee as part of the disciplinary proceedings.

In the case of a charge sheet, the employee has to face disciplinary action if the response provided regarding the charges is deemed unsatisfactory.

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A show cause notice is issued to an employee when he indulges in any misconduct with the intent to call for an explanation for the said misconduct. It has to be specific with the date, time, and place of the misconduct and clear in its communication.

After the concerned employee renders his explanation, in case the management finds it satisfactory, no action needs to be taken. However, if it is evasive and unsatisfactory, the management can either punish the employee or in case of serious misconduct warranting harsh punishment, then a charge sheet is given wherein charges are leveled against the employee as well as the clause of misconduct of the standing order which is attracted. It should also be very clear and specific.

From India, Pune
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Hi Mayur,

A show cause notice is issued to an employee to request an explanation for a particular incident. This provides an opportunity for the employee to present their side of the story. If the explanation provided is deemed unsatisfactory, specific charges under Section 24 of the Industrial Employment Standing Orders are formulated, outlining the incident in detail. The employee is then given another opportunity to respond.

Subsequently, a domestic enquiry is conducted, followed by the imposition of any necessary punishment.

Regards,
Rahul Bagale

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