THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE G.CHANDRAIAH W.P.NO.27782 OF 2010 ORDER This writ petition is filed seeking a Mandamus to declare the action of 2nd and 3rd respondents in not considering the request of the petitioner to re-engage as Driver on contract basis pursuant to the orders of 1st respondent vide proceedings No.PA/19(133)/2007-RM.Q, dated 12-12-2007 as illegal, arbitrary, and violation of principles of natural justice. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Driver in the respondent-Corporation on contract basis on 16-05-2006 by a duly constituted selection committee. While working in Kurnool-I Depot, he was absented for duties from 3-1-2007 to 16-3-2007 due to ill-health of his wife and mother. On 16-03-2007, 3rd respondent issued proceedings dated 16-03-2007 terminating the services of the petitioner from service on the ground of un-authorized absence. Aggrieved by the same, he filed an appeal before 1st respondent and 1st respondent vide proceedings dated 12.12.007 directed re-engagement of the petitioner as Driver afresh on contract basis. Accordingly, he approached 2nd respondent, who in turn, vide proceedings dated 12-6- 2008, directed the petitioner to approach 3rd respondent. However, due to ill-health of his wife and mother, he could join the duty within the stipulated time. In that regard, he submitted an explanation to 2nd respondent on 20-5-2010 explaining the circumstances. But, till date, no action has been taken. Hence, he filed the present writ petition. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that 1st respondent vide orders dated 12-12-2007 re- engaged the petitioner afresh on contract basis. But, the petitioner could join duty within the date stipulated by the respondents, due to ill-health of his wife and mother. Learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents fairly conceded that as per the orders passed by 1st respondent, 3rd respondent may be directed to pass appropriate orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner. It is not in dispute passing of orders by 1st respondent re-engaging the petitioner afresh on contract basis. Due to the ill-health of wife and mother of the petitioner, he could not join duty within the time stipulated. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the submission of the learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent- Corporation, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner seeking permission to join for duties on re- engagement as Driver and pass appropriate orders, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. __________________ G.CHANDRAIAH,J rkk Dated: 23-3-2011