K. Narsi Reddy , v. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation,

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE A.RAJASHEKER REDDY W.P.NO.9414 OF 2018

O R D E R

Aggrieved by the office order No.P3/430(1)/2018-UPL dated 05.03.2018 issued by the 3rd respondent - Depot Manager, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, Uppal Depot, in ordering for recovery of an amount of Rs.1,89,301/- from the petitioner, the present writ petition is filed. Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the impugned order of recovery was issued without giving any prior notice to the petitioner. Learned Standing Counsel Sri N.Vasudeva Reddy, appearing for the respondent - Corporation could not dispute the above submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner.

As the impugned order of recovery was without any notice, affording the petitioner an opportunity to represent his case; the same is liable to be set aside on the sole ground of violation of principles of natural justice. Accordingly the impugned order dated 05.03.2018 is set aside. However, this order will not preclude the respondents from initiating appropriate action in accordance with law, by following due procedure. Writ petition is accordingly allowed to the extent indicated above. Miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. No costs. ------------------------------------------- A.RAJASHEKER REDDY,J DATE:27-03-2018 AVS