THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.29643 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as Driver on contractual basis in the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and was allotted to Yemmiganur Depot of Kurnool District. The Depot Manager, Yemmiganur, respondent No.3 herein, initiated proceedings against the petitioner and passed an order, dated 22.02.2009, removing him from service. The petitioner made a representation before the Regional Manager, respondent No.2 herein. Through an order, dated 15.05.2009, respondent No.2 has set aside the order of removal and directed that the petitioner be taken into service, afresh. He was required to report to duty within seven days. However, the petitioner did not report to duty as directed. At the relevant point of time, the mother of the petitioner fell sick and ultimately, she died in July, 2009. The petitioner reported to duty in September, 2009. His grievance is that the respondents are not permitting him to join duty. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Respondent No.2 granted substantial relief to the petitioner by setting aside the order of removal. A condition was imposed that the petitioner shall report to duty within seven days. The plea of the petitioner is that he could not attend the duties on account of serious ill health and the resultant death of his mother. The respondents have not taken that into account and did not permit him to join duty even he reported in September, 2009. There is acute necessity for the respondents also to engage Drivers. Even now, the petitioner can be permitted to join duty. Hence, the writ petition is allowed and it is directed that in case the petitioner reports to duty within 15 days from today, respondent No.3 shall take him into service by treating it as the one under order, dated 15.05.2009, passed by respondent No.2. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt: 13.12.2010. Note: Issue cc in three days. (B/o) kdl