THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.26576 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as a Driver in Manuguru Depot of A.P.S.R.T.C. on contract basis through order, dated 10.05.2007. When he was driving a bus on 17.09.2007, an accident occurred resulting in death of a passenger in an auto rickshaw. Taking the same into account, the Depot Manager passed an order, dated 12.10.2007, directing termination of the contract. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the same. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The respondent did not issue any show cause notice, much less any domestic enquiry was conducted before the petitioner was removed from service. It may be true that the appointment of the petitioner is contractual in nature. Still, the procedure prescribed under the relevant Service and Conduct Regulations framed by the Corporation apply to the employees of such category also. Though the petitioner has to work out his remedies before the Labour Court, this Court is of the view that the impugned order is patently illegal and adjudication thereof does not warrant recording of evidence. If the respondent is so advised, he can initiate disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner in accordance with law. Therefore, the writ petition is allowed and the impugned order is set aside. The respondent shall reinstate the petitioner into service without any back wages. It shall be open to the respondent to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt: 27.10.2010. kdl