Professional misconduct proceedings: registered valuers must receive charge sheet and submit written defence or request hearing within prescribed time. Rule 8F empowers the Chief Commissioner or the Director General to frame and communicate definite charges and a statement of allegations against a registered valuer or applicant for registration alleged to have committed professional misconduct; the recipient must submit a written defence and state if they desire to be heard within thirty days or within such further time as the Chief Commissioner or the Director General may allow.