ORDER

Challenging impugned direction issued by respondent no.2 - State Commission in it's recommendation dated 01.06.2018 in Case nos.433/2016 and 146/2016 at Annexure-

F, this petition is filed.

2. Sri B.S. Shrinivas advocate for Sri. B.L.Sanjeev, learned counsel for petitioners submitted that North East Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (‘NEKRTC’ for short) is one of Corporations constituted under Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. Service conditions of it's employees are governed by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1971 (hereinafter ‘C&D Regulations’).

3. It is stated that respondent no.1 while working as conductor at Koppal division, filed complaint of misbehavior and high-handed action against one Sri. K. Tejanaik. Investigation report of Deputy Chief Security and Vigilance Officer, NEKRTC Bellary, dated 31.10.2009 found that Tejanaik Assistant Traffic Manager, Hospete bus stand had discharged his duties as entrusted and respondent no.1 had misunderstood said officer and filed complaint.

4. On basis of above report, disciplinary proceedings were initiated against respondent no.1 beginning with issuance of Articles of Charge dated