Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959
14. Procedure in any enquiry before the Disciplinary
Committee
(1) It shall be the duty of the Secretary to place before the
Disciplinary Committee all facts brought to his knowledge which are relevant
for the purpose of an enquiry by the Disciplinary Committee.
(2) A member against whom a complaint is made shall have a right
to defend himself before the Disciplinary Committee either in person or through
a legal practitioner or any other member of the Institute.
(3) The Disciplinary Committee shall have the power to regulate
its procedure in such manner as it considers necessary and during the course of
enquiry may examine witnesses on oath, receive affidavits and any other oral or
documentary evidence.
(4) Where, during the progress of an enquiry, the Disciplinary
Committee undergoes a change of personnel for any reason whatsoever, the
respondent shall have the option to have his case heard de novo and the enquiry
conducted accordingly.