THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO WRIT PETITION No. 5018 OF 2011 O R D E R: The Depot Manager, Manthani Depot of APSRTC passed orders on 04.02.2011, imposing the punishment of removal from service on the writ petitioner, who is working as a Conductor with the APSRTC. The main limb of the allegation thrown against the writ petitioner is that he produced a fake or non-genuine SSC Certificate at the time of his selection as a Conductor. It is suspected that he has inflated the marks secured by him and that it was done only for the purpose of gaining entry into the service of the APSRTC. However, the learned counsel for the writ petitioner, Smt. S.V. Indira, contends that when an allegation is thrown against an employee, it is fundamental for the employer to produce the certificate, which is allegedly made available at the time of selection, by him. Even without producing any such document, the allegation is sought to be held proved against the writ petitioner. This is grossly in violation of the principles of natural justice. Be that as it may, the writ petitioner has preferred an appeal to the Deputy Chief Traffic Manager, APSRTC, Karimnagar against the orders of punishment imposed by the Depot Manager on 04.02.2011. It is no doubt true that the appeal is preferred only on 11.02.2011, but however, I consider it appropriate to direct the appellate authority to deal with the said appeal as expeditiously as is possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With this, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. ---------------------------------- (NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO, J) 1st March 2011 ksld