(1) The investigating officer shall have the powers to hold departmental investigation by following the procedures as follows:
(a) To exercise the same powers as may be exercisable by the court on matters of taking depositions, requiring production of written proof and evidences and issuing of summons in the name of witness, etc.
(b) To examine proofs and evidences in the presence of the accused civil employee.
(c) To give an opportunity to the accused civil employee for cross-examination with the witness and submission of proofs and evidences against the charge.
(2) After the completion of investigation as referred to in Sub- rule (1), the investigating officer shall have to submit a report to the authority empowered to order punishment. He or she shall have to
submit his or her findings, along with the reasons for punishment, and all proofs and evidences so available.