JUDGMENT :

MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J.

1. We have heard Ms. Manjiri Parasnis, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Ms. Rupali Adhate, learned counsel for the Respondents.

2. Petitioner by present Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is challenging legality and validity of order dated 18th March, 2021 passed by Respondent No. 3-Assistant Commissioner (Market Department), Municipal Corporation for Greater Mumbai and communication dated 18th March, 2021 of Respondent No.4-Administrative Officer (Market Department), Municipal Corporation for Greater Mumbai.

3. Petitioner was appointed in the post of Labour by Respondent No.1-Municipal Corporation for Greater Mumbai (hereinafter referred to as “M.C.G.M.”) on 29th September, 2017. By impugned order/communication dated 18th March, 2021 M.C.G.M. terminated services of Petitioner.

4. Before considering the rival submissions it will be useful to narrate the factual position though it is to be noted that broadly there is no dispute about the factual position.

(i) Petitioner suffers 100% disability due to hearing impai