K. Sanjeeva Rao, S/O Chalapathi Rao, Aged 34 Years, v. State Of Andhra Pradesh Rep. By Its Principal Secretary To

HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE R.KANTHA RAO W.P.No.17338 of 2015 ORDER:

Heard learned counsel on either side.

This writ petition is filed seeking to declare the suspension order-cum-show cause notice dated 18.05.2015 issued by the 4th respondent whereunder the petitioner was suspended temporarily from the post of Field Assistant working in Nulakajodi Village, Bhamini Mandal, Srikakulam District, as arbitrary and illegal.

The petitioner was appointed as Field Assistant in Nulakajodi Village, Bhamini Mandal, Srikakulam District, under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme by 5th respondent on 11.06.2007. While so, the 4th respondent vide order dated 18.05.2015 suspended the petitioner temporarily, alleging certain irregularities.

The grievance of the petitioner is that without issuing any prior notice, the impugned suspension order was passed.

The substantial charge, based on which the petitioner was suspended, was that he

misappropriated an amount of Rs.7726/- by providing works to 59 permanently migrated workers in the village. In the considered opinion of this Court, the charges are trivial in nature and they do not warrant suspension.

Under these circumstances, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to complete the enquiry as expeditiously as possible. However, the order of suspension dated 18.05.2015 is revoked and the petitioner is ordered to be reinstated into service. No costs.

As a sequel, Miscellaneous Applications, if any, shall stand closed.

________________________ JUSTICE R.KANTHA RAO,J 17th June, 2015 rkk