THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.23377 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner, who was employed as Driver in Kurnool-I Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. on contract basis, was removed from service on 30.08.2008 without conducting any enquiry. An appeal preferred by the petitioner was allowed by the 2nd respondent on 05.11.2008, but he was required to report to duty to the Deputy Chief Personal Manager, Hyderabad Zone for being engaged temporarily. The petitioner did not join duty. He made a representation to the 2nd respondent with a prayer to permit him to report to duty. The same was rejected on 06.09.2010. Hence, this writ petition. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The order of termination, dated 30.08.2008 was patently illegal, since it was not preceded by any show cause notice or enquiry. Further, the relief granted by the 2nd respondent was totally improper. The petitioner was required to report to duty in Hyderabad Zone. The 2nd respondent does not have the jurisdiction to require an employee in his region to report to duty in another region. The petitioner is entitled to be reinstated into service as driver on contract basis in Kurnool-I Depot itself. Therefore, the writ petition is allowed and the order, dated 30.08.2008 is set aside. The 1st respondent is directed to reinstate the petitioner as Driver on contract basis in Kurnool-I Depot forthwith. There shall be o order as to costs. ___________ 21.09.2010 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.23377 of 2010 Date: 21.09.2010 JSU