JUDGMENT

G. N. RAY, J.:—Leave granted.

2. This appeal is directed against the judgment dated October 1, 1992 passed by the Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Writ Appeal No. 581 of 1992 affirming the order dated April 24. 1992 passed by the single Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Writ Petition No. 2385 of 1992. The respondent, Sri T. Prasad, was appointed as a Personnel Officer of the appellant-Company registered under the Companies Act, on June 18, 1990. Initially, he was placed on probation and on April 20, 1991, his service was confirmed by the said Company. It was inter alia provided in the terms of appointment that the services of the respondent could be terminated with a months notice or salary in lieu thereof. On October 8, 1991 the employment of the said respondent was terminated by giving a months salary in lieu of notice. The said respondent thereafter questioned the legality and validity of the order of termination by filing a Writ Petition before the Andhra Pradesh High Court. It was contended that he was assured at the time of appointment by the General Manager of the Company that he would be promoted as Assistant Manager (Personnel) after confi