THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.26389 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was working as Driver in the Vinukonda Bus Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. On 22-08-2011, he was entrusted with the duty of a service, from Vinukonda to B.H.E.L (Hyderabad). The service is without the conductor, and the driver has to operate the ticket issuing machine. A check was conducted at Hyderabad, and certain irregularities were noticed. A charge-sheet was issued on 08-09-2011, alleging that the petitioner collected Rs.350/- from a passenger, and issued tickets worth Rs.216/- only. On the same day, the respondent passed an order, placing the petitioner under suspension. The same is challenged in this writ petition. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The allegation against the petitioner is that he has claimed excess amount from a passenger and issued ticket for lesser denomination. The circumstances under which the petitioner collected a sum of Rs.350/- and issued ticket for a lesser amount, and the truth or otherwise of the allegations against him need to be considered in the departmental enquiry. This Court cannot express any opinion at this stage. It cannot be said that there is no basis for the respondent to place the petitioner under suspension. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. However, the respondent shall conclude the enquiry, instituted against the petitioner within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.21-09-2011. KO