Arrange the following steps in the disciplinary procedure in the correct sequence.
1. Issue a charge sheet
2. Notice of enquiry
3. Suspension pending enquiry
4. Conduct of enquiry
5. Awarding punishment
6. Communicative punishment
7. Preliminary investigation
8. Recording of findings

A. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

B. 7, 1, 3, 2, 4, 8, 5, 6

C. 2, 7, 1, 3, 8, 4, 6, 5

D. 1, 7, 2, 3, 4, 6, 5, 8

Answer: Option B