HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY W.P.No.10053 of 2006 30-05-2006 Between: K.Ram Bhoopal Reddy … Petitioner and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation rep. by its Divisional Manager, Ranga Reddy district, Picket, Secunderabad and another. … Respondents ORDER: The petitioner challenges the order dated 05-04-2006 passed by the Depot Manager, Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation, Picket, Secunderabad, the second respondent herein. Through the said order, the petitioner was placed under suspension. Several grounds have been urged on behalf of the petitioner. From a perusal of the impugned order, it is evident that the petitioner was placed under suspension on the strength of a panchanama prepared by the Prohibition and Excise Inspector, Dhoolpet, Hyderabad, dated 28-03-2006, which disclosed that the petitioner carried several liquor bottles of Royal Stag brand manufactured, blended and bottled by Gemini Distilleries Private Limited, Solur, Bangalore. The order of suspension was preceded by a preliminary enquiry ordered by the Corporation. In view of the gravity of the misconduct, this Court does not find any basis to interfere with the matter. It is, however, directed that the first respondent shall conclude the departmental enquiry initiated against the petitioner as early as possible. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. No costs. 30-05-2006 bsc