JUDGMENT

Kirpal, J.-The appellant had appointed respondent No. 2 as a Doctor in the General Duty Medical Officer Grade-II on 17th May, 1978. The appointment was on ad hoc basis for a period of six months with effect from 18th May, 1978.

2. Along with respondent No. 2 three other doctors were similarly appointed. All the four doctors were posted at the First Aid Posts which are being maintained by the appellant corporation for providing emergency medical services in case of accidents etc. during all the shifts. This ad hoc appointment to the temporary post was first extended for a period of three months by order dated 30th November, 1978. Second extension was granted for a period of two months by order dated 7th March, 1979.

3. The aforesaid temporary appointment of respondent No. 2, along with three other doctors who were appointed with him, thus continued for a period of eleven months. By office order dated 17th April, 1979 these doctors were informed that on the completion of their term of appointment on ad hoc basis they would be relieved of their duties with effect from the afternoon of 18th May, 1978. Respondent No. 2 made a representation dated 20th April, 1979 on the receipt of