THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.30604 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner is engaged as Driver, on contract basis, in Medchal Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. He was put off through an order, dated 09.09.2009. The Depot Manager directed that the petitioner be put off duty (equivalent to suspension), on the ground that he brought the vehicle to the Depot 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Thereafter, the Depot Manager issued the order, dated 19.03.2010, revoking the order, dated 09.09.2009. Ever since, the petitioner is discharging duties, and recently, he was transferred to the BHEL Depot. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents are not counting the period during which he was put off duty, towards service. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. It has already been mentioned that the put off duty is equivalent to suspension pending enquiry. It was competent for the respondents to initiate proceedings and take action, if there was any dereliction on the part of the petitioner. Having placed him under suspension, the respondents have revoked it, without making any mention about the disciplinary proceedings. For all practical purposes, there do not exist any proceedings against the petitioner, now. Therefore, the petitioner cannot be denied the benefit of his service, may be on contractual basis, between 09.09.2009 and 19.03.2010. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall count the period between 09.09.2009 and 19.03.2010 for regularization of the services of the petitioner and he shall not be entitled for any monetary benefit on account of this. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.10.12.2010. GJ