Section 15(2)(b) in Kerala Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1960
(b)The formal enquiry may be conducted by,-(i)the Government;(ii)the appointing authority;(iii)the disciplinary authority;(iv)the Head of the Department or any Officer of the Department empowered by the appointing authority or the Head of the Department; or(v)a special officer or tribunal appointed by the Government for the purpose or a tribunal generally appointed for making inquiries into the conduct of Government servants: