THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24684 of 2000 ORDER: The petitioner was employed as Conductor in the APSRTC. He was removed from service in the year 1973, after holding domestic enquiry. On a request made by him, the Government made a reference under Section 10(1)(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 to the Additional Industrial Tribunal-cum-Additional Labour Court, Hyderabad, framing a question, viz., Whether the Depot Manager, Andhra Bank, Nizamabad, was justified in imposing the punishment of removal against the petitioner. An award was passed by the Labour Court on 31.03.1988, setting aside the order of removal, but directing reinstatement of the petitioner without any back wages and without continuity of service. Attendant benefits were also denied and he was directed to be reinstated as fresh Conductor. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the denial of reliefs of back wages, continuity of service etc. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondent. During the pendency of the writ petition, the petitioner attained the age of superannuation and retired from service. No serious flaw is noticed in the award passed by the Labour Court. Oral and documentary evidence was extensively discussed and while setting aside the order of removal, punishment, which is proportionate to the misconduct proved against the petitioner, was imposed. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the award. The Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.02.12.2010. GJ