THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOUSHAD ALI Writ Petition No.9115 of 2011 ORDER : This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order of the respondent dated 29-07-2010 in Roc.No.1325/2010(pan)/A2. A show cause notice in Roc.No.1325/ 2010(pan)/A2, dated 29-07- 2010 was served on the petitioner proposing to withdraw his cheque drawing powers on certain allegations. The petitioner was directed to submit his explanation within 30 days. By means of the same show cause notice, the petitioner’s cheque drawing powers were also withdrawn temporarily pending enquiry. The petitioner states that in pursuance of the said show cause notice, he submitted the explanation. In the meanwhile even before expiry of 30 days time given for submitting explanation, an enquiry officer was appointed vide orders of the District Panchayat Officer in Rc.No.1325/2010(pan)/A2, dated 04-08-2010 and pursuant thereto, the enquiry officer conducted proceedings and submitted report dated 23-10-2010 finding that the petitioner has not committed any irregularity. This Writ Petition has been filed on the premise that although considerable time has elapsed ever since his powers are withdrawn by orders dated 29-07-2010, no final orders have been passed till date. The petitioner therefore seeks appropriate orders directing the respondent to conclude the proceedings by passing appropriate orders. Indisputably, the powers of the petitioner were withdrawn temporarily by proceedings dated 29-07-2010. The material placed before this Court discloses that the enquiry officer has also submitted report in Rc.No.76/2010, dated 23-10-2010. Apparently considerable time has elapsed ever since then. There does not appear to be any plausible reason to keep the proceedings pending thereafter. The cheque drawing power being one of the essential powers vested in the Sarpanch who is an elected representative of the people cannot be kept in abeyance without any valid reason. In the circumstances, I deem it appropriate that the respondent be directed to pass appropriate orders within a time frame. For the aforesaid reasons, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders in pursuance of the proceedings initiated in show cause notice Roc.No.1325/2010(pan)/A2, dated 29-07-2010 as early as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________ NOUSHAD ALI, J. 28th April, 2011. Note : Issue C.C. in two days. B/O Skmr THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOUSHAD ALI Writ Petition No.9115 of 2011 Date : 28-04-2011 Between : Sarpanch, Surareddipalem Gram Panchayat, Surareddipalem, Tangutur Mandal, Prakasam District, rep. by its Sarpanch M.Bala Kotaiah, wife of China Kotaiah .. Petitioner and District Panchayat Officer, Prakasam District at Ongole .. Respondent