P. VENKATARAMA REDDI, J.

( 1 ) THE Depot Manager, A. P. S. R. T. C. ,nirmal Depot, has filed this Writ Petition questioning the award of the Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, Warangal in I. D. No. 139/87 dated 27-7-1987.

( 2 ) THE 1st respondent is a Conductor employed in A. P. S. R. T. C. on a check of the bus which he was conducting on 14-12-1978, serious irregularities were noticed by the Checking Staff. The charges framed against the 1st respondent are as follows: (i) For violating the rule issue and start ; (ii) Failed to collect the fare and issue tickets to six passengers who were found travelling without tickets from Bainsa to Mudhole Ex-Stages 13 to 17; (iii) Issued tickets to eight passengers of Rs. 1. 80 denomination which were issued earlier and altered the Statistical Return.

( 3 ) THE Disciplinary Authority agreed with the domestic enquiry report and on an elaborate consideration held the charges proved on the basis of the evidence and material on record. The Disciplinary Authority removed the 1st respondent from service by an order dated 31-3-1979. The order of removal was confirmed in appeal and in review on 13-10-1982. Nearly four years later, the first respon

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