THE HON'BLE Ms. JUSTICE G.ROHINI Writ Petition No. 22005 of 2000 Dated: 02.12.2010 Between: K.Narasaiah, Karimnagar. ..... PETITIONER AND The Regional Manager, APSRTC, Karimnagar and another. .....RESPONDENTS THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G.ROHINI Writ Petition No. 22005 of 2000 ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking a declaration that the order dated 25.02.1995 passed by the 2nd respondent imposing the penalty of withholding the annual increment for a period of two years as confirmed on appeal by the 1st respondent by order dated 09.02.1998 is arbitrary and illegal. Heard the learned counsel for both the parties. The material available on record shows that the petitioner who was a Driver in the A.P. State Road Transport Corporation, while driving the bus AEZ 1959, on 20.12.1994 caused the death of a pedestrian. In the enquiry it was found that though the vehicle was in low speed, the accident took place on account of lack of anticipation while driving the vehicle and that the petitioner did not even stop the vehicle immediately after the accident. Accordingly, by order dated 25.02.1995 the 2nd respondent imposed the minor penalty of withholding of the annual increment for a period of two years. It is clear from the order dated 25.02.1995 that a proper enquiry was held and that the findings of fact recorded by the 2nd respondent are based on proper appreciation of the evidence available on record. Such findings of fact based on evidence cannot be interfered with by this Court by re-appreciating the evidence. The law is well settled that the judicial review is not an appeal from a decision but it is only a review of the manner in which the decision is made. Having regard to the fact that the proceedings against the petitioner were held in conformity with the principles of natural justice as well as the Rules governing the petitioner’s service, I do not find any justifiable reason to interfere with the penalty imposed. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. _____________ G. ROHINI, J Date: 02.12.2010 KLP