THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.27660 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is working as a Driver in Mahabubnagar Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. On 17.09.2010, he was on duty to drive a Super Deluxe Bus between Hyderabad and Mahabubnagar. An accident occurred near Kowrampet leading to grievous injuries to a Motorcyclist, who later on died. A charge sheet was issued to the petitioner on 05.10.2010. On the same day, he was placed under suspension. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the order of suspension. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The petitioner is already facing the charge in the preliminary enquiry. He submitted his explanation on 17.09.2010 stating that the bus was going at a very low speed near speed control gate and the Motorcyclist in a confused state of affairs hit the bus on a side. He stated that the bus was totally on the left side and he denied any involvement. The petitioner has to face the trial in a criminal case and departmental proceedings. The enquiry contemplated by the department is not such that the petitioner would be in a position to tamper with the evidence. Everything has already come on record. The continued suspension of the petitioner would in fact be detrimental to the interest of the Corporation, since it has to pay the substantial amount towards subsistence allowance without extracting the work. The allegation against the petitioner is not of any moral turpitude. Therefore, the writ petition is allowed and the impugned order is set aside. The respondent shall expedite the departmental proceedings initiated against the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt: 09.11.2010. kdl