J. M. MALIK, J.

( 1 ) THE petitioner was appointed as Driver on 9. 6. 2000 on daily wage basis. The petitioner initially was being paid a consolidated salary of Rs. 3000/- per month. However, no appointment letter was issued to the petitioner, only an application was got signed from him. However, on 08. 11. 2000, the petitioner was informed by a letter that his services will be for a period of three months w. e. f. 28. 8. 2000 to 27. 11. 2000 on contract basis, which runs as follows:

I am directed to offer you the appointment of driver on contract basis on a monthly remuneration of rs. 3000 p. m. The appointment will be for a period of 3 months w. e. f. 28. 8. 2000 to 27. 11. 2000. You are required to work under the project 'sahyogini'. The Commission, however, reserve the right to terminate the services at any time without assigning any reason thereof.

Yours faithfully,

Sd /- (ALKA SHARMA)

Asstt . Secy. ( DCW)

The terms and conditions of the contract are these:1]. The contract period shall commence as mentioned in the offer letter. The appointment will stand terminated after specified period or the completion of the Project, whichever is earlier. 2]. This appointment can be