JUDGMENT : 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved by the order of suspension contained in memo No. 2260-8 dated 14.10.2017, whereby the petitioner was put under suspension in contemplation of the departmental proceeding. 3. Counsel for the petitioner submits that till date the departmental proceeding has not been initiated by framing charges under Prapatra-’Ka’. The order of suspension was passed on 14.10.2017, as contained in Annexure-18 with the clear stipulation that Prapatra-’Ka’ is being issued separately. 4. If the contention of the petitioner that Prapatra- ‘Ka’ was not issued, the respondents are required to serve copy of Prapatra - ‘Ka’ within a period of three months failing which the order of suspension shall stand revoked. 5. The order of suspension is in contemplation of the departmental proceeding. The Court deems it fit and proper to direct the respondents to conclude the departmental proceeding at the earliest preferably within a period of six months. 6. Failure to conclude the departmental proceeding within the aforesaid period of six months will disentitle the respondents from proceeding any further in the departmental proceeding. 7. With the aforesaid, the writ petition is disposed of.