1. The petitioner filed this Writ Petition through his counsel initially and later on argued the case in person. Heard the petitioner in person and the learned counsel for the respondents.

2. As per the averments in the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition, the petitioner states that the respondent-Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board and that of the Government of India. Thus, it is amenable to the jurisdiction of this Court. He further states that majority of the employees except the Managing Director are engaged on contract basis. The petitioner was appointed as Manager Grade-III in marketing department by a letter of appointment dated 02.03.2007. He was initially appointed for a period of three years with effect from 28.02.2007 and his services were stated to be terminable by giving one month notice or by paying one month salary in lieu of notice. He states that he joined the second respondent company after having qualified in B. Pharmacy and MBA. He was sponsored by the Company to undergo executive programme in Marke