THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE R. KANTHA RAO
WRIT PETITION NO.36472 OF 2014
Date:10.12.2014 Between: G.S.Vasulu …Petitioner And A.P.S.R.T.C. rep. by its C & MD, Hyderabad and another ….Respondents HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R. KANTHA RAO
WRIT PETITION NO.36472 OF 2014
ORDER:
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for mandamus seeking a direction to declare the action of the respondents herein in issuing the charge sheet dated 21.11.2014 and keeping the petitioner under suspension by order No.Typ/114(10)/2014- Kavali, dated 21.11.2014 as arbitrary, illegal and contrary to the APSRTC (CC & A) Regulations and to set aside the same and further direct the second respondent to revoke the suspension order dated 21.11.2014 with all consequential benefits.
Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents.
It is alleged against the petitioner that he was playing cards with others during rest time. On the said allegation, the petitioner was placed under suspension and a charge sheet was also issued to him.
Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of charge, I am of the considered view that the respondents ought not to have placed the petitioner under suspension. Therefore, the second respondent is directed to revoke the suspension order, dated 21.11.2014 passed against the petitioner. The respondents are further directed to proceed with the departmental enquiry against the petitioner and conclude the same by passing final orders within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
Miscellaneous petitions, if any, filed in this writ petition shall stand closed.
R.KANTHA RAO,J Date:10.12.2014
Note:
Furnish C.C. by 12.12.14.
B/O Ccm HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R. KANTHA RAO
WRIT PETITION NO.36472 OF 2014
Date:10.12.2014