Legally correct methods of suspending an employee
There are two legally correct methods of suspending an employee. One, suspension pending enquiry, and two, suspension after a charge defined as misconduct is proved.
1) An employee can be suspended pending enquiry only if the alleged charges are so grave that the employee's presence is detrimental.
2) Such charges should be proved by conducting a domestic enquiry, and the enquiry officer's finding should mention that the charge of misconduct is proved. A maximum of 4 days suspension can be awarded for proved misconduct.
In the case of 1), a domestic enquiry should commence soon after issuing the order of suspension pending enquiry. There can be no other way that an employee can be legally suspended.