What is the procedure for imposing penalties on a person after an inquiry?
The procedure for imposing penalties on a person after an inquiry is as follows:
1. The person must be informed of the charges against them.
2. They must be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard in respect of those charges during the inquiry.
3. After the inquiry, the penalty may be imposed based on the evidence adduced during the inquiry.
4. It is not necessary to give such person any opportunity of making representation on the penalty proposed.