HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY WRIT PETITION No.9435 of 2010 Dated: 26-04-2010 Between: Mr. P.V.S.N.Subba Rao. … Petitioner And Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Hyderabad, rep. by its Managing Director & another. … Respondents HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY WRIT PETITION No.9435 of 2010 ORDER: In this writ petition, the petitioner, a Driver working in the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), questions the order of suspension, dated 3rd of April 2010, passed in Proceedings No.02/95(16)/10- ELR, and the Charge Sheet, which is also dated 3rd of April 2010. While the petitioner was Driving the vehicle bearing No. AP-28-Z-3702 on 16.03.2010 on the route from ECIL to Eluru, while the bus was in transit, it was checked by the inspecting officials. On the allegation that he has collected a fare of Rs.150/- from a passenger as luggage charge without issuing luggage ticket, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him. With reference to the said charge, he is placed under suspension, by an order, dated 3rd of April 2010. In this writ petition, it is submitted by the learned counsel for petitioner that the allegation levelled against him is false, as the vehicle in question was a single man service, and the passenger has boarded the bus at Suryapet (Stage No.5). The learned counsel has also relies on the statement stated to have been made by the passenger. It is also submitted that the charge, which is framed against the petitioner, runs contrary to the Circular Instructions issued by the Corporation. With regard to the above said aspects, it is a matter for inquiry by the inquiry officer in the disciplinary proceedings initiated. Whether the petitioner was responsible or the other Driver, who was driving the bus from ECIL to Suryapet was responsible, is a matter of inquiry, where the petitioner can lead his evidence. But, when the inquiry is pending before the authorities, the petitioner cannot seek for examination of these aspects by this Court in this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. In that view of the matter, I do not find any valid ground either to interfere with the order of suspension or the charge sheet issued against the petitioner. As much as the disciplinary proceedings are initiated against the petitioner basing on only one charge, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the writ petition, directing the respondents to complete the inquiry, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six weeks from today. If for any reason, the inquiry is not completed within the aforesaid period, respondents shall examine to review the suspension order, dated 3rd of April 2010, and communicate the decision taken thereon, to the petitioner. Subject to the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. ______________________ R. SUBHASH REDDY, J 26th April 2010 ajr