Pune Constitution - Iyengar Yoga: National Association of the United ...

August 2009RIMYI5) The identity of the complainant in any case shall be made known to the member, unless theInvestigations Panel determines that there are compelling reasons why the complainant shouldnot be so identified, taking into account, inter alia, the need for the member to fully understandthe case against him/her.6) If, having undertaken appropriate initial inquiries, the Investigations Panel decides that there isno prima facie case for disciplinary action, it will inform the Chairman and the Secretary of theExecutive Council and the Secretary will write to the complainant (where applicable) informinghim/her of its decision.7) The Secretary will also, at the same time (in cases where the member concerned was aware thatthe Investigations Panel was considering a matter relating to him/her) write to the memberadvising him/her of its decision.8) If, on the other hand, having undertaken appropriate initial enquiries, the Investigations Paneldecides that there is a prima facie case for disciplinary action, it will propose a course(s) ofdisciplinary action, will inform the Chairman and the Secretary of the Executive Council andthe Secretary will write to the member setting out the following:a) The conduct complained of;b) The fact that, having undertaken appropriate inquiries, the Investigations Panel has decidedthat there is a prima facie case for disciplinary action;c) Identifying the relevant ground(s) for disciplinary action in accordance with paragraph 2above;d) Proposing one or more courses of disciplinary action as set out at paragraph 9 below;e) Inviting the member to reply, in writing, within 21 days from the date of the letter indicatingwhether or not he/she consents to the proposed course(s) of disciplinary action;f) Advising the member that if he/she does not consent to the proposed course(s) ofdisciplinary action, the matter will be referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal;g) Inviting the member (if he/she does not consent to the proposed course(s) of disciplinaryaction) to enclose with his/her response his/her written representations, indicating if he/shewould prefer the matter to be dealt with on paper or at a hearing.h) Advising the member that if he/she does not respond within the time permitted theInvestigations Panel's proposal will stand as the decision of the Association.Disciplinary Action9) Any one or more of the following courses of disciplinary action may be proposed by theInvestigations Panel (or ordered by the Disciplinary Tribunal in accordance with paragraph 24below) as is considered appropriate having regard to the nature and seriousness of the matter,35