THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO And THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE B.N.RAO NALLA WRIT PETITION NO.7071 OF 2010 ORDER: (Per the Hon’ble Sri Justice B.Prakash Rao) The petitioners-the State and the Transport Commissioner, A.P., Hyderabad, filed this Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, inter alia, seeking to assail the order dated 17.07.2009 in M.A.No.2375 of 2009 in O.S.No.911 of 2006 on the file of the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad, wherein the petitioners were directed to complete the enquiry within two months from the date of that order, failing which disciplinary proceedings initiated against the applicant would be deemed to have been dropped. The only argument by the learned Government Pleader for Services-II is to the effect that having regard to the nature of allegations, vis-à-vis, the other employees concerned and the absolute non-cooperation, which is being extended by all the delinquents, it is not possible to complete the enquiry within the said period. Further, in view of the seriousness and gravity of the charges, such bare direction is also non-sustainable. Learned counsel for the respondent-applicant sought to repel the aforesaid contention pointing out that the respondent was already put to greater inconvenience and loss due to long pendency of the enquiry. That apart, it is also submitted that even at one stage, no explanation has been filed. However, he points out that his client has already filed explanation and he is always ready to cooperate. Having considered the submissions made on either side and on perusal of the material available on record, the only point remaining to be considered is only in regard to the period within which the enquiry can be completed and also the consequence of such non-completion. There being no dispute in regard to the chequered events and facts submitted above and also the pendency of the enquiry, which is already on, there is no justification in keeping the enquiry pending for a long time or even to visualize any such conduction of enquiry within a particular period as directed. Each case depends upon the facts and circumstances, vis-à-vis, the nature of allegations and charges, apart from the number of persons involved. These all are matters, which need to be taken into consideration while conducting enquiry. In view of the same, the exigency may demand some more time for the purpose of completion of enquiry, which cannot be denied. However, having regard to the pendency of the proceedings, for which there is no justification either way, it would be appropriate if the enquiry is completed as early as possible by taking into consideration the circumstances and by providing sufficient notice and due opportunity as well. We deem it more appropriate that the petitioners shall complete the enquiry within a period of two {2} months form the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Subject to the above modification, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. _________________ (B.PRAKASH RAO, J) ________________ (B.N.RAO NALLA, J) 28th September 2010 RRB