An officer approving prosecution cannot subsequently act as the adjudicating authority due to bias.
An officer approving prosecution cannot subsequently act as the adjudicating authority due to bias. Issue Whether an officer who countersigned and approved an investigation report for prosecution can subsequently act as the quasi-judicial adjudicating authority in the same matter without violating principles of natural justice and triggering reasonable apprehension of bias. Facts Taxpayer Details: The… Read More »