THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.14074 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner is working as a Mechanic in the Ibrahimpatnam Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. He was placed under suspension through order dated 21-05-2008, alleging that he had assaulted another co-employee, in the garage. On the same day, charge-sheet was also issued to him. The petitioner assails the order of suspension. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The charge, as well as the allegation in the order of suspension against the petitioner is that there was verbal exchange between himself and one Mr.R.Narasimha, and that the petitioner had assaulted the said employee. The impugned order further discloses that the Head Security Guard had witnessed the wound mark on the cheek of Narasimha. Therefore, it cannot be said that there is no basis for placing the petitioner under suspension. When an allegation of such serious nature is made, it is, but natural, that the respondents must ensure existence of peace and tranquility in the premises. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the order of suspension. It is stated that the petitioner could not submit the explanation within the stipulated time, to the charge-sheet. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed, by extending the time for submission of the explanation to the charge-sheet, by ten days from today. The respondents shall endeavour to conclude the disciplinary proceedings, within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.03-07-2008. c.c in three days. KO