BRIJESH KUMAR Vs. PANJAB AND SIND BANK

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD counsel for the petitioner and Sri R.N. Keshari appearing on behalf of respondents.

(2.) THE petitioner who was working on the post of single window operator -A in clerical cadre in Punjab and Sindh Bank is aggrieved by the orders dated 30.11.2013 and 2.12.2013 whereby his services have been terminated and one month salary in lieu of the notice has been given to him. It has been submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the impugned termination order has been passed without any notice or opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and is therefore, in breach to the principles of natural justice.

(3.) PERUSAL of the appointment letter dated 29.5.2013 reveals that the petitioner was placed on probation for a period of six month from the date of his joining the Bank. It has been further provided that the probation period can be extended first for the period of three month and again for further period of three months. Until the services are confirmed in writing, the petitioner would remain on probation. Clause 2(i) and 2(ii) of appointment letter which are relevant for the controversy involved is reproduced below : -