THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.27775 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as Driver, on contractual basis, in the Chirala Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C., in the year2007. A charge sheet was issued to him on 20.06.2009, alleging that he remained unauthorisedly absent from 03.01.2008 to 07.01.2008, and thereby, caused inconvenience to the Corporation. The petitioner submitted his explanation, and thereafter, departmental enquiry was conducted. A second show cause notice was issued on 21.09.2010. The petitioner submitted his explanation on 16.10.2010. Taking the same into account, the 2nd respondent passed an order, dated 27.10.2010, removing the petitioner from service. The same is challenged in this Writ Petition. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The petitioner has alternate remedies by way of appeal and review. The departmental authorities should be in a better position to call for the records and appreciate the various contentions of the petitioner. When effective alternate remedy is available, a writ petition cannot be entertained. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed, leaving it open to the petitioner to avail the remedy of appeal before the Divisional Manager. If the petitioner presents the appeal, the appellate authority shall dispose of the appeal as early as possible, preferably within a period of two months from the date of its presentation. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.10.11.2010. GJ