Heard Shri TN Srinivasan, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Shri CS Hazarika, learned State Counsel, Assam for the official respondents.

2. The challenge in this writ petition is against the action of the respondent authorities in terminating the services of the petitioner as an Anganwadi Worker. The principal ground of challenge is violation of the principles of natural justice and not adhering to a fair procedure. An additional issue of non-payment of the honorarium for a particular period has also been raised.

3. The facts projected are that vide an order dated 26.03.2002, the services of the petitioner was engaged as an Anganwadi Helper in the No. 125 Dhingarati Anganwadi Centre in the district of Morigaon.

4. After serving in the said post, the said services of the petitioner was upgraded to the post of Anganwadi Worker vide an order dated 05.07.2014. While discharging her duties, it is the case of the petitioner that vide an order dated 23.02.2023, her services were terminated. The petitioner claims to have submitted a representation on 09.03.2023 which has not been considered and accordingly, the present writ petition has been filed.

5. Shri Srinivasan, learned cou