Boyina Srinivasa Rao v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh

HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE A.RAJASHEKER REDDY W.P.No.11038 of 2018 O R D E R :

This writ petition is filed challenging the impugned proceedings dated 20-03-2018, wherein and whereby the petitioner's services were terminated on the ground of certain allegations.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the petitioner submitted elaborate explanations, but without considering the same, the impugned order is passed. He also submits that personal hearing was not afforded to the petitioner as per rules framed by the respondent-organization, as such the impugned order is in violation of principles of natural justice. Learned counsel for the petitioner also says that though the petitioner has not committed any irregularities, only for political reasons disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him and the impugned order is passed.

Heard Sri M.S.R.Chandra Murthy, learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 2 to 4 submits that basing on the serious allegations made by local M.L.A. and other villagers, action has been initiated against the petitioner. A perusal of the impugned order goes to show that opportunity of hearing was not afforded to the petitioner and explanation of the petitioner was not considered in proper perspective.

In view of the same, the impugned order is set aside only on the ground of principles of natural justice. The competent authority is directed to consider the explanations of the petitioner and after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, pass appropriate orders. Accordingly, the writ petition is allowed to the extent indicated above. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this writ petition, shall stand closed. _____________________________ A.RAJASHEKER REDDY, J 09-04-2018 Nvl