ORDER

Shivaraj V. Patil, J.-In this appeal, the appellant has assailed the judgment and order of the Division Bench of the High Court dated 23.2.2000 dismissing his writ petition. The appellant joined the services of the second respondent as a Co-Pilot after a distinguished service in the Indian Air Force. He was conferred with privileges of a Check Pilot in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the first respondent. The respondent no. 2 constituted a Permanent Investigation Board (PIB) to investigate incidents/accidents to its aircrafts. It is stated that on 15-4-1998 the appellant was the Pilot in Command of Flight AI-802 which landed in Delhi due to the chocks not being in place on the wheels. On removal of brakes by the appellant, the aircraft rolled pack and hit the aerobridge causing damage to one of its doors. The PIB of the second respondent conducted investigation into the said incident. The appellant s statement was recorded. The statements of six other persons were also recorded behind the back of the appellant without giving an opportunity to him to cross-examine them. The PIB submitted its report on 7th May, 1998. On account of the said incident, the appellant wa