Markandeya Katju, C.J.

1. This writ appeal has been filed against the impugned judgment of learned single Judge dated 9.5.2002, Annexure A to the appeal.

2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.

3. The facts in detail have been set out in the judgment of the learned single Judge and hence we are not repeating unless where necessary.

4. The respondent (writ petitioner) was appointed on the post of Cashier-cum-Sales Assistant on contract basis in the service of the appellant corporation by order dated 14.1.1994 upto 31.5.1996. Clause 3 of the appointment order states:

"On the expiry of the period of contract, your services shall automatically stand terminated and you shall be deemed to have been relieved."

5. Clause 6 of the appointment order states:

"During the period of contract, your services are liable to be terminated at any time without any notice from either side and without assigning any reason thereof."

6. It is alleged in para 10 of the writ petition that the petitioner discharged her duties without any complaint from anyone and she maintained absolute integrity and efficiency and was obedient, disciplined and diligent. However, to her surprise sh