Assertion (A) The domestic enquiry, as a part of disciplinary action, is a quasi judicial process where the onus of proving the charges lies with the accuser.
Reason (R) If the charges are not proved, then the employee is exonerated.

A. (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect

B. (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct

C. Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

D. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Answer: Option C