THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.17204 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was engaged as a Medical Officer on ad hoc/contract basis in the Urban Health Centre Titusnagar, Eluru, through orders, dated 06.06.2010, by the Indian Red Cross Society. He was relieved from duties through orders, dated 09.07.2010 by the 4th respondent. The petitioner challenges the same. He submits that the appointment was not for any specific purpose and the impugned order was passed without issuing notice. He contends that he has been discharging the duties to the satisfaction of the local public and there is no basis for the impugned order. The 3rd respondent filed a detailed counter-affidavit. According to him, there are serious allegations and complaints made by the local residents against the petitioner. It is also stated that the appointment of the petitioner is purely contractual and the termination is in accordance with law. Objection is raised as to the maintainability of the writ petition. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Medical and Health. The petitioner was engaged by the Indian Red Cross Society. A serious doubt exists as to whether a writ petition can be maintained against the society. Be that as it may, the petitioner retired from Government service, and was engaged as a Medical Officer in the Urban Health Centre. The complaint submitted by fairly large number of residents of the locality is to the effect that the petitioner is harassing the local public not rendering any medical services, and on the other hand, he is abused the persons and in some cases threatening them. When such is the attitude of the petitioner, he just cannot be continued in service. This Court does not find any basis to interfere with the impugned order. The Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.25.10.2010. GJ