97. Knowledge Spectrum – Discipline - PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION 13
29. What is preliminary investigation?
Preliminary investigation, also known as Fact Finding Inquiry, is the process of checking the veracity of a complaint.
30. What is the purpose of preliminary investigation?
Following are purposes of a preliminary investigation:
❖ To check the veracity of the complaint
❖ If the complaint is true, to collect evidence in support of the charge.
31. What are the various options for conducting Preliminary Investigation?
Preliminary Investigation may be carried out either departmentally or through Police authorities.
32. What are the cases which may be investigated departmentally?
Cases involving allegations of misconduct other than an offence, or a departmental irregularity or negligence, and those wherein alleged facts are capable of verification or inquiry within the department/office should be investigated departmentally.
33. What are the cases to be referred to CBI or Police?
As per the Vigilance Manual, the following types of cases are to be referred to CBI or the police:
(a) Allegations involving offences punishable under law which the Delhi Special Police Establishment are authorized to investigate; such as offences involving bribery, corruption, forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust, falsification of records, possession of assets disproportionate to known sources of income, etc.
(b) Cases in which the allegations are such that their truth cannot be ascertained without making inquiries from non-official persons; or those involving examination of non-Government records, books of accounts etc.; and
(c) Other cases of a complicated nature requiring expert police investigation.
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