An employee who is already serving a notice period of 30 days after acceptance of his/her resignation, is found to have involved in a case of corruption or illegal gratification during a period prior to the date of resignation offer. Now can I initiate a termination procedure by issuing a short-period show cause (7 days or so) and ordering an inquiry ? What are the legal implications ? Can I extend his resignation date until inquiry completed ? Will the person be under suspension beyond the originally proposed resignation date ? Does the employer have to pay him/her regular salary during the excess retention period ?