THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No. 22967 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was engaged as Driver, on contract basis, in Chittoor-I Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. Through orders dated 29-05-2008, the 3rd respondent terminated the contract of the petitioner, on the ground that an accident occurred on 05-05-2008, resulting in injuries to the inmates of the Bus and damage to the vehicle. The petitioner filed an appeal/representation before the Regional Manager, the 2nd respondent herein. It was rejected on 28-11-2008. The same was affirmed by the 1st respondent. Hence, this writ petition. The principal ground urged on behalf of the petitioner is that the order of termination was not preceded by any departmental enquiry, much less a charge-sheet. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The engagement of the petitioner, as Driver, was, no doubt, on contractual basis. However, the circulars issued by the Corporation, as well as the judgments rendered by this Court mandate that, the procedure prescribed under Service Regulations, framed by the Corporation, in relation to disciplinary proceedings, would apply in case of such appointments also. Admittedly, no domestic enquiry was conducted, in the case of the petitioner. Hence, the writ petition is allowed, and the order of termination of the services of the petitioner is set aside. The petitioner shall be reinstated into service, on contract basis, afresh, and he shall not be entitled to any back wages. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.17-09-2010. KO