THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY W.P. No.31671 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is working as Conductor in the Shadnagar Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. He was issued a charge-sheet dated 06-11-2010, alleging that he re-issued a ticket of denomination of Rs.5/- to a passenger, after collecting fare of Rs.10/-. On the same day, the Depot Manager issued another order, placing the petitioner under suspension. This writ petition is filed challenging the order of suspension. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The charge of re-issuing a ticket, if proved, amounts to an act of serious misconduct. The question as to whether the allegation against the petitioner is true, needs to be examined in the domestic enquiry. In the facts of the case, it cannot be said that the order passed by the Depot Manager, placing the petitioner under suspension, is illegal, or arbitrary. The interests of the petitioner can be protected by directing early conclusion of the departmental proceedings. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed, however, by directing that the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner shall be concluded within a period of 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.16-12-2010. KO