IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY, THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND FIVE PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION NO : 8885 of 2005 Between: B.Bhaskar Naidu S/o.Sri Narayana Naidu Residing at Rajampet, Cuddapah District. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 A.P.State Road Transport Corporation Rep.by its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Musheerabad, Hyderabad. 2 The Regional Manager A.P.State Road, Transport Corporation, Cuddapah Region, Cuddapah. 3 The Depot Manager, A.P.State Road Transport Corporation Rajampet Depot, Rajampet, Cuddapah. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the proceedings of the Regional Manager, Cuddapah No.SP (P)/32(35)03-RMC dt.13.10.2004, in so far as it is adverse to the petitioner, as illegal, unjust arbitrary discriminatory and in violation of principles of natural justice, set aside the same and consequently direct the respondents to regularize the services of the petitioner with effect from 1.8.1996 with all consequential and attendant benefits and pass such other order or orders. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.VEERASWAMY, ADVOCATE Counsel for the Respondents: MR.P.VINAYAKA SWAMY (SC FOR APSRTC) The Court at the stage of admission made the following: ORAL ORDER: The petitioner was selected as driver on daily wage basis and posted to Rajampet Depot, subject to verification of driving licence and other certificates produced by him. While working in the capacity of driver, the petitioner was removed from service through the proceedings dated 13.10.2004 on the allegation that the driving licence produced by him is not a genuine one. Subsequently, on 11.08.2000, the respondent-Corporation issued a circular to all the concerned authorities to reconsider the cases of the drivers who were removed from service due to non possession of genuine licences. Therefore, he made representation on 15.12.2004, to consider his case for appointing him as driver. As no action has been taken by the respondents, the petitioner approached this Court seeking a direction to the respondents to consider his case by way of implementing the circular dated 11.08.2000. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents. In the light of the circumstances explained by the petitioner and in view of the circular of the Corporation dated 11.08.2000, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioner, if the driving licence produced by the petitioner is genuine and pass appropriate orders regarding the appointment of the petitioner. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. _____________ K.C.Bhanu, J Date: 21.04.2005 usd To 1 The Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, A.P.State Road Transport Corporation Musheerabad, Hyderabad. 2 The Regional Manager A.P.State Road, Transport Corporation, Cuddapah Region, Cuddapah. 3 The Depot Manager, A.P.State Road Transport Corporation Rajampet Depot, Rajampet, Cuddapah. 4 One CC to MR.VEERASWAMY 5 Two CD Copies