IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF DECEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND FOUR PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION NO: 23915 of 2004 Between: M.P. Ratnam, S/o. Venkataswamy, Atmakur (N), Nellore District. ..... PETITIONER AND The Divisional Manager, APSRTC, Nellore, Nellore District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to Issue a Writ, Order or directions, more in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioners appeal dt.29.8.2003 as per the law and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.P.GOVINDA RAJULU Counsel for the Respondent: MR.R.MANMADHA REDDY (SC FOR APSRTC) The Court at the admission stage, made the following: HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION NO: 23915 of 2004 ORDER: The grievance of the petitioner is that without conducting any enquiry, the disciplinary authority imposed a major penalty. For which the petitioner filed an appeal dated 29.08.2003 before the respondent. But no decision has been taken by the respondent on his appeal. 2. Heard both sides. 3. The facts are not in dispute. The respondent has to take appropriate decision and pass necessary orders on the appeal of the petitioner. 4. Therefore, the respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders on the appeal of the petitioner dated 29.08.2003, within a period of two months from the receipt of a copy of this order. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 22nd December, 2004. ---------------------- SKM K.C.BHANU, J TO 1 The Divisional Manager, APSRTC, Nellore, Nellore District. 2 Two C.D. Copies.