THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.25701 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is working as Shramik in the APSRTC. A charge sheet was issued to her on 07.12.2009, alleging that she has stolen one litre high speed diesel oil, worth Rs.35/-, at 11.30 hours, on 06.11.2009, and the security guard had caught her red-handed. The petitioner submitted her explanation. Not satisfied with that, the Corporation had ordered departmental enquiry. A report was submitted on 19.04.2010, holding that the charge against the petitioner is proved. After issuing show cause notice proposing punishment of removal, the 2nd respondent passed an order dated 08.08.2010, removing the petitioner from service. Aggrieved thereby, she preferred an appeal before the 3rd respondent. Her grievance is that no action has been taken thereon. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the Corporation. The only allegation against the petitioner is that she has taken away one litre HSD oil. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, even if the allegation is proved, the punishment imposed against the petitioner is totally disproportionate. That, however, is a matter, which needs to be considered by the appellate authority. Since the petitioner is out of service, early disposal of the appeal is warranted. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the 3rd respondent to pass orders on the appeal preferred by the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.08.10.2010. GJ