THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.18283 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner is working as a Driver in Ranigunj–II Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. On 17-07-2008, when he was driving a Bus, on route No.16-H, an accident took place, leading to the death of a Cyclist. A joint inspection was conducted by the Depot Managers, Ranigunj-I & II, and on the basis of the same, the respondent herein placed the petitioner under suspension, through order dated 14-08-2008. On the same day, a charge-sheet was issued to the petitioner. The order of suspension is challenged in this writ petition. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The petitioner reeled under the impression, that the Circular No.PD-91/91, dated 21-01-1991 was not followed before the respondent placed him under suspension. However, the record produced by the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent discloses that a joint inspection was conducted by the Managers of the two depots, and a report was submitted on 12-08-2008. Further the truth or otherwise of the allegations, against the petitioner, needs to be examined in the departmental inquiry. The charge- sheet has already been issued. This Court is of the view that interests of the petitioner can be protected by directing the respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings, within a period of two weeks. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, upholding the order of suspension, but directing the respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is granted ten days time from today, to submit the explanation to the charge-sheet. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.26-08-2008. KO