THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.18292 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is working as Deputy Executive Engineer (Housing) in the A.P. State Housing Corporation Limited, Hyderabad, the 2nd respondent herein. Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him by serving a charge sheet, dated 16.01.2011. The petitioner submitted his explanation and an Enquiry Officer was appointed. The enquiry is said to be in progress. The 2nd respondent issued proceedings, dated 24.06.2011, placing the petitioner under suspension. This writ petition is filed challenging the order of suspension. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents. It is no doubt true that the order of suspension pending enquiry was issued at a stage, when the disciplinary proceedings are halfway through. Normally, orders of this nature are passed in contemplation or before commencement of enquiry. The circumstances, under which the 2nd respondent felt the necessity to place the petitioner under suspension, at this stage, are not immediately before this Court. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the order of suspension, in view of the allegations to the effect that the petitioner is responsible for misappropriation of substantial funds. The truth or otherwise of the allegations, needs to be examined in the on going enquiry. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner within a period of six weeks from today. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J Dt:17.08.2011 GJ