IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TEN PRESENT THE HON'BLE MS JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 1572 OF 2010 Between: V.V.Nagesh ..... PETITIONER AND A.P.S.R.T.C., Rajahmundry Depot, Rep by its Depot Manager, Rajahmundry, E.G. District .....RESPONDENTS Counsel for the Petitioner: Counsel for the Respondent: The Court made the following : THE HON'BLE MS JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 1572 of 2010 ORDER : This writ petition is filed seeking a declaration that the respondent’s order dated 03.12.2009 placing the petitioner under suspension pending enquiry into the allegation that he was found in intoxicated condition is arbitrary and illegal. Though it is vehemently contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the allegation itself is false and without any basis, since the enquiry is pending before the competent authority, I am not inclined to go into the merits of the case. Hence, the interference by this Court at this stage is not warranted. However, having regard to the facts and circumstances, the Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to conclude the disciplinary proceedings initiated against the petitioner following due process of law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of this order failing which, the impugned order of suspension shall stand set aside and the petitioner shall be re-instated into service. No costs. _____________ G. ROHINI, J. Date: 01.02.2010 Ivd