571. However, the Inspector General may, without prior notice, issue a provisional order, valid for a period not exceeding 15 days, if the Inspector General is of the opinion that the granting of time to the person concerned to present observations could be prejudicial.
The order must state the reasons on which it is based and shall become effective on the day it is served on the person concerned. The latter may, upon receiving such order, present observations to the Inspector General.