BEFORE STARTING THE ENQUIRY, THE IC CAN SUGGEST ANY CONCILIATARY STEPS?

YES: Under Sec.10 [1], the IC my suggest whether the complainant is agreeable for a conciliation so that the matter may be mutually settled, but no monetary compromises. In case, the complainant is acceptable and a settlement is reached, the report may be sent to the Employer. Otherwise, the process of enquiry starts.