HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.29284 OF 2010 ORDER: Petitioner is working as Superintendent in the Acharya Nagarjuna University, respondent herein. He was placed under suspension through order, dated 11-08-2010, alleging that he has tampered with P.F. ledgers and has taken a sum of Rs.69,120/- without having any balance to his account. He filed W.P. No.22156 of 2010 stating, inter alia, that on realizing the mistake, he has re-deposited the amount. The Writ Petition was disposed of on 06-09-2010, leaving it open to the petitioner to make a representation and directing the respondents to pass orders thereon. Petitioner has made a representation on 25-09-2010. However, the same was rejected by the University on 20-10-2010. Hence, this writ petition. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondent. 3. Respondent expressed the view that it is not possible to reinstate the petitioner in view of the public interest, involved in the matter. This Court does not feel it appropriate to interfere with the said order. The allegation against the petitioner is that he has tampered with the P.F. vouchers. By this time, there is substantial progress in the enquiry. As a matter of fact, in the order of suspension itself, reference was made to the preliminary enquiry report etc. The petitioner is under suspension for the past about four (4) months. Having regard to the limited scope of the enquiry against him, the disciplinary proceedings can be concluded within a period of two months. In case, the enquiry is not completed by that time, respondents may have to reinstate the petitioner. 4. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall complete the disciplinary proceedings, initiated against the petitioner, within a period of four (4) months from the date of receipt of a copy this order and for any reason, the enquiry is not concluded, the petitioner shall be reinstated into service, without prejudice to the right of the University to proceed with the enquiry. The petitioner shall cooperate in the enquiry and he shall not cause any delay shall not contribute for any delay. There shall be no order as to costs. 5. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J November 24, 2010. KTL