THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.24997 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is working as Shramik in the Manuguru Depot of APSRTC. On 25.08.2011, the Depot Manager, the respondent, issued a charge sheet alleging that the petitioner committed theft of brake liners. The details of the alleged misconduct were mentioned. Through separate proceedings, on the same day, the respondent placed the petitioner under suspension. This writ petition is filed against the order of suspension. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. Detailed arguments were advanced to suggest that the petitioner was falsely implicated at the instance of rival employees and that the petitioner has not stolen any material at all. As of now, the charge against the petitioner is, theft of material belonging to the Corporation. The truth or otherwise of the same needs to be examined in the disciplinary proceedings, which are already initiated with the service of charge sheet. However, the fact that the petitioner is going to retire from service on attaining the age of superannuation on 31.10.2011, needs to be kept in mind. Since the charge sheet is already issued and substantial progress in the enquiry has taken place, the proceedings can be concluded within a period of one month. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondent to conclude the proceedings initiated against the petitioner by 20.10.2011. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J Dt:08.09.2011. Note: Furnish C.C. in three days. (B/o) GJ