THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA

ORDER:

Heard Mr.G.Rajesh, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.Srushman Reddy, learned Standing Counsel for TSRTC for respondents.

2. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as a Driver in the respondent corporation in 1995. While he was discharging his duties, he submitted a leave application informing the authorities about his aunt's health condition and requested to sanction one month leave. However, the 4th respondent issued a charge sheet on 07.07.2014, alleging unauthorized absence from 26.05.2014 to 07.07.2014, without prior intimation, to which the petitioner has submitted detailed explanation on 22.07.2014. The 4^th respondent ordered a formal inquiry and issued a show-cause notice on 01.08.2014, questioning why the petitioner should not be removed from service due to unauthorized absence. On 10.11.2014, the petitioner was removed from service for the alleged unauthorized absenteeism. Being aggrieved by the removal order, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the 3rd respondent and the same was rejected. Thereafter, the petitioner had filed a review petition before the 2^nd respondent- Regional Manager, TSRTC and