THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.13946 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is employed as a Driver in Udayagiri Depot of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. On the allegation that himself and the Conductor, who were on duty on 24.02.2011 from Udayagiri to Ponnuru, acted in an indisciplined manner, both of them were placed under suspension through proceedings, dated 25.04.2011. The disciplinary proceedings are said to be in progress. The respondents directed reinstatement of the Conductor and posted him to Vakadu Depot. The petitioner contends that he stands on the same footing and he too deserves to be reinstated. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Had it been a case where the petitioner alone was suspended, this Court would not have granted any relief except that the respondents be required to expedite the disciplinary proceedings. The record shows that similar allegations were made against the petitioner and the Conductor, who were entrusted with the service, and the respondents have reinstated the Conductor and transferred him to a different Depot. Similar treatment deserves to be given to the petitioner also. Whether or not the petitioner and the Conductor are guilty of any acts of misconduct and whether they are liable to be punished, need to be examined in the disciplinary proceedings. The reinstatement of the petitioner and his transfer to a different place, does not in any way affect the enquiry. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to reinstate the petitioner either at the same Depot or by transferring him to a different Depot. This, however, shall be subject to the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:04.08.2011 Note: Issue cc in one week. (B/o) kdl