DAWN R. KHARLUKHI Vs. STATE OF MEGHALAYA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The writ petitioner who was appointed on contractual basis as Claims Manager under Megha Health Insurance Scheme, is before this Court assailing the termination dtd. 28/7/2024, whereby he has been discontinued w.e.f. 31/7/2024.

(2.) Mr. H.R.Nath, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the non-renewal of the contract is arbitrary and illegal, inasmuch as, as per the terms of engagement, the writ petitioner has been discharging his duties to the best of his ability, but however, his termination has mentioned that the same was based on performance appraisal. He therefore, prays that the termination being without reason and without affording any opportunity, the same may be interfered with.

(3.) Mr. N.Syngkon, learned GA appearing for the respondents No. 1 & 2, submits that the engagement of writ petitioner is purely contractual and further that the writ petitioner is also gainfully employed in another position which has not been denied. He therefore, submits that the same being in the realm of private law, no relief is called for.