WP(C) 3944/2010 BEFORE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA Heard Mr. U. Bhuyan, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Ms. P. Baruah, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. B. Goswami, learned Stan ding Counsel, Water Resources Department. Both the petitioners are aggrieved by the orders dated 24.2.2010 by whic h they have been placed under suspension. It is on record that they have been se rved with chargesheet dated 29.10.2010. As per the written instructions furnishe d to the learned Standing Counsel, the disciplinary authority has been taking st eps for early finalization of the departmental proceedings initiated against the petitioners and thus, their reinstatement in service at this stage by revoking the order of suspension will not be conducive for smooth conduct of the departme ntal proceedings. Mr. U. Bhuyan, learned counsel representing the petitioners, upon a refe rence to the stand in the additional affidavit, submits that one Shri Jonab Ali Ahmed, Executive Engineer, who was also placed under suspension on the same char ge and on the same date has already been reinstated in service vide order dated 24th January, 2011 pursuant to the order passed by the Administrative Tribunal A ssam. Such reinstatement in service is however, without any prejudice to the dep artmental proceedings. According to Mr. Bhuyan, learned counsel for the petitioners, similar considerat ion is required to be given to the case of the petitioners, as otherwise, the d isparity will prevail relating to the same issue and same cause of action. Considering the matter in its entirety, these writ petitions are dispose d of directing the Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Water Resources Department, to take on record the aforesaid grievance of the petitioners and pass appropriat e order as expeditiously as possible but at any rate, not later than 28th Februa ry, 2011. In the event of taking a decision to reinstate the petitioners in service after revocation of the order of suspension, the said authority shall ensure early fin alization of the departmental proceedings. To facilitate action on the basis of this order, the petitioners may prefer representation against the order of suspe nsion to the said authority within 15th of February, 2011 and thereafter the sai d authority shall pass appropriate order in accordance with law taking into acco unt all the relevant facts. Whatever may be the outcome of such consideration o f the case of the petitioners, the same shall be communicated to them. Writ Petitions are disposed of.