THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.23854 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was engaged as Driver, on contractual basis, on 16.05.2007. He joined the service and was being entrusted with the duties. On the ground that he caused an accident, the Depot Manager, Yadagirigutta Bus Depot, the 2nd respondent, terminated the petitioner from service. The same is challenged in this Writ Petition. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Though the engagement of the petitioner was on contractual basis, the Corporation was under obligation to follow the procedure prescribed under the Regulations for disciplinary matters. Neither any show cause notice was issued, nor any domestic enquiry was directed. The order suffers from the vice of violation of principles of natural justice, apart from being violative of prescribed procedure. Hence, the Writ Petition is allowed, and the impugned order is set aside. The respondents shall reinstate the petitioner into service with immediate effect. The petitioner, however, shall not be entitled to any back wages, or other monetary benefits, on account of this order, and it shall be open to the respondents to initiate disciplinary action, in accordance with law, if they so intend. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.15.09.2011. GJ