THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.16116 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner is employed as a Driver in the Srikalahasti Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. The Depot Manager, the 3rd respondent declared the petitioner as medically unfit, to be continued as Driver, vide proceedings dated 03-01-2008. Thereupon, the petitioner submitted his representation to provide alternative employment as Shramik. The 3rd respondent has forwarded the same to the Regional Manager, the 2nd respondent. The grievance of the petitioner is that no action is taken thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The petitioner acquired medical disability, while in service. The provisions of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (for short ‘the Act’) apply to the services in the Corporation. A statutory obligation is cast upon the employer to provide alternative employment, in case it is found that the employee had suffered medical disability. The 3rd respondent has recognized their obligation under the Act, and forwarded the application. The matter cannot brook any further delay. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to pass appropriate orders on the representation of the petitioner, for providing alternative employment, in terms of Section 47 of the Act. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.25-07-2008. KO