THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No. 26119 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was engaged as a Conductor on contract basis by the A.P.S.R.T.C. The Depot Manager, Godavarikhani, the 2nd respondent herein, issued a notice dated 25-09-2008, alleging that the petitioner, while conducting a service, on 12-09-2008 had re-issued tickets. The petitioner submitted her explanation on 29-09-2008. The 2nd respondent passed office order dated 30-09-2008, terminating the contract. The same is challenged in this writ petition. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. It is no doubt true that the service of the petitioner with the Corporation is contractual in nature. All the same, the respondents were under obligation to follow the procedure prescribed under the Regulations, for termination of service. This Court held so, in number of writ petitions. Admittedly, no domestic enquiry was conducted, in the instant case. Hence, the writ petition is allowed, and the impugned order is set aside. The respondents are directed to re-engage the petitioner on the same terms. The petitioner shall not be entitled to any back wages. It shall be open to the respondents to take steps in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.22-10-2010. KO