( 1 ) THE writ petition is filed challenging the order of dismissal passed by the 1st respondent in Proceedings no. 863/90-A, dated 30-8-1990 as confirmed by the appellate authority.

( 2 ) PETITIONER was selected as Mill manager by the Federation of Andhra pradesh Co-operative Spinning Mills Limited and he was posted to Rajahmundry Spinning mills by an order dated 28-7-1987. He was appointed in the scale of Rs. 1800-75-2400 with other allowances as admissible. He was governed by the Rules and Regulations framed by the Federation. The appointment order, however, contained that the appointment was on contract basis for a period not exceeding three years and he was put on probation for a period of one year. After completion of the probation, increments were also released to him.

( 3 ) WHILE so, he was placed under suspension on 25-4-1990 alleging certain irregularities in discharge of his duties. Thereafter, an Enquiry Officer was appointed to conduct enquiry into the misconducts alleged against the petitioner. The Enquiry officer visited the Rajahmundry Mill on 19-6-1990 and gathered some information. Thereafter, he issued a charge-sheet on 22-6-1990. Petitioner sub