1. Petitioner is a driver in Razole Depot of respondent-Corporation. In this Writ Petition petitioner is assailing the order of suspension dated 05.10.2015.

2. The facts giving rise to institution of this writ petition are as under. On 27.08.2015, petitioner was given duty of Razole – Sakinetapally route on Bus No.AP 28Z 2630. The total journey required to be covered was 402 KMs. After carrying the Bus for three trips of 360 KMs, in the last trip bus came to Razole Bus Stand at 1930 hours and has to start the bus within 10 minutes for the next trip. When petitioner attempted to start the Bus, the bus did not start due to engine failure. Accordingly, petitioner informed the Garage Superintendent, who sent the Mechanic to look into the mechanical problem of the bus. As the bus required repairs, it was carted into Garage at 2010 hours. Another bus was provided and petitioner completed the scheduled service by undertaking Palakolu trip. Alleging that petitioner indulged in mixing water in HSD oil in the service vehicle, he was placed under suspension by the order impugned in the writ petition.

3. Heard Sri T.S.Venkata Ramana, learned counsel for petitioner and learned standing