THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.5042 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as Additional Programme Officer, under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the Guntur District. He was in-charge of the works in Rajupalem Mandal. The Social audit of the functioning of the scheme revealed that a sum of Rs.2.02 crores was misappropriated. The 3rd respondent issued a show cause notice, dated 17.08.2009, requiring the petitioner to explain as to why his services be not terminated. Through the same notice, the 3rd respondent placed the petitioner under suspension. The same is challenged in this writ petition. It is stated that the allegations made against the petitioner are baseless and that several employees, who were suspended along with the petitioner, have been reinstated. The respondents filed a counter-affidavit. According to them, the enquiry into the allegations of misappropriation of funds is in progress and the explanation submitted by the petitioner will be taken into account. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for respondents. There are serious allegations of misappropriation of funds against the petitioner as well as other employees. The petitioner has already submitted his explanation. The 3rd respondent needs to take the same into account and pass appropriate orders. It is not at all advisable to direct reinstatement, even while the proceedings are pending. The enquiry can be expedited. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the 3rd respondent shall expedite the proceedings initiated against the petitioner and conclude them within a period of two months. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.17.06.2010. GJ