IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.7659 of 2009 HARI SHANKAR Versus THE UNION OF INDIA & ORS ----------- 7 25.08.2009. Heard learned counsel for the parties. The petitioner is aggrieved by letter of the Corporation dated 10.6.2009, whereby the M & H contract of the petitioner with IBP Auto Services has been terminated. The letter is contained in annexure- 2. While terminating the contract IOCL has referred to clause 48 of the agreement contained in annexure 1 which provides that in case of breach of contract, the Company reserves the right to terminate agreement forthwith. Unless otherwise mentioned or renewed in writing this agreement stands automatically terminated at the end of the agreement period. Learned counsel for the petitioner assails the aforesaid termination on the ground that it has been effected without issuance of notice or complying with the principle of natural justice. Counsel for the respondent states that the contract of the petitioner already expired on 30.9.2007. After considering the submissions of the parties, this court does not find it expedient to interfere with the impugned order. However the petitioner, if so advised, may represent before the respondents. The writ petition stands disposed of with aforesaid observations and directions. Shashi. (Samarendra Pratap Singh,J).