WP(C) 159/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE B. K. SHARMA Heard Mr. M. Phukan, leaned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. B .J. Ghosh, learned State Counsel. By means of this writ petition, the petitioner has assailed the order da ted 10.3.2010 (Annexure-P/2), by which he was placed under suspension. The petit ioner has also prayed for early finalization of the Departmental proceeding. As recorded in the earlier orders passed by this Court, no charge sheet was issued against the petitioner. However, Mr. Ghosh, learned State Counsel, ha s produced the letter dated 15.7.2011 addressed to him by the Officer-on-Special Duty, Personnel(A) Department enclosing therewith the copy of the charge sheet dated 14.7.2011 issued to the petitioner. Thus, the departmental proceeding has now been formally launched against the petitioner. In view of the above, the writ petition is disposed of with the followin g directions :- 1. The Disciplinary Authority may conclude the enquiry proceeding as early as possible, considering the fact that the petitioner is going to retire from se rvice on attaining the age of superannuation in December, 2012. 2. As regard the order of suspension, it will be open for the petitioner to prefer appeal/review petition against the said order. In the event of preferrin g such appeal/review petition, the appropriate authority may dispose of the same strictly in accordance with law.