JUDGMENT

Leave granted.

2. Heard learned counsel for the parties. This appeal by special leave arises from the judgment and order of the Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court dated January 28,1993, in CMWP No. 451 of 1984. One Dr.L.B. Sinha while he was working as a Lecturer in Economics in Chowdhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College, Allahabad, proceeded at the instance of the University Grants Commission to prosecute his further studies for improvement of his prospects. In that leave vacancy, Dr. Sunil Kumar Sinha, respondent No. 1 in this appeal, was appointed. His appointment letter dated 23-11-82, reads thus:

"I am glad to inform you that the Management has been pleased to select and appoint you as temporary Lecturer in Economics in our College against the leave vacancy of Shri L.B. Sinha in the grade of Rs. 700-1400 on an starting salary of Rs. 700/- per month.

Please note that the post is purely temporary, terminable within 24 hours notice and payment of your salary will be made on receipt of the amount from UGC.

3. The respondent No. 1 joined the post. When on completion of the studies, Dr, L.B. Sinha reported to the duty, the Management gave notice to the first respondent o