The second respondent was the employee of the petitioner as Senior Stenographer. By order dated 10th May 1978 her services were terminated. The said order reads as follows :-

"From

Bombay Ammonia (Madras) Private Ltd.

35, Mount Road,

Madras-600 002.

To

Mrs. P. Bosser.

13/8-B Jermiah Road,

Vepery,

Madras-600 007.

Ref :- PB/MR.

This confirms the discussion the under-signed had with you yesterday where as it was clearly pointed out to you that your conduct and attitude in the office and also your contacts outside the office have been prejudicial to the Company's interest in that the Management have been led to the irresistible conclusion that you have been passing on confidential and trade information of the Company to persons outside the Company not entitled or authorised to know whereby such persons had taken advantage of such information and acted prejudicially to the company affecting its business and contracts.

This also confirms the option given to you yesterday of finding yourself an alternative employment outside within a period of 3 months or to submit your resignation from the services of the Company when in addition to your gratuity, some ex-gratia payment was indicated or