THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.25422 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was issued a charge sheet, dated 07.07.2011 alleging that he remained absent unauthorizedly for 83 days and that he is irregular in discharging duties. It is said to have been received by the petitioner on 15.07.2011 and he has submitted explanation on 19.07.2011. The Depot Manager, 2nd respondent herein passed an order dated 27.07.2011 directing removal of the petitioner from service. The same is challenged in this writ petition. It is stated that the 2nd respondent did not conduct any enquiry, much less any witnesses were examined on behalf of the management. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The record pertaining to the case was produced before this Court. It appears that the 2nd respondent has proceeded in the matter with utmost urgency. It is no doubt true that the petitioner submitted his explanation, soon after he received the charge sheet. However, there is nothing on record to disclose that any proceedings were issued appointing an enquiry officer. Straight away, an officer proceeded to record the statement of the petitioner almost in an informal manner and the report was submitted as though it constitutes the departmental proceedings. Taking the report into account, the 2nd respondent imposed the punishment. The whole exercise is contrary to the Regulations framed by the Corporation. Therefore, the writ petition is allowed and the impugned order is set aside. The 2nd respondent is directed to consider the explanation submitted by the petitioner on 19.07.2011 afresh and take further steps in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 27.09.2011 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.25422 of 2011 Date: 27.09.2011 JSU