LAWS(CAL)-1995-8-1

ARINDAM CHATTERJEE Vs. COAL INDIA LTD

Decided On August 30, 1995
ARINDAM CHATTERJEE Appellant
V/S
COAL INDIA LTD. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This application is directed against an order dated May 22, 1995 as contained in Annexure 'B' to the writ petition whereby and whereunder the Respondent No. 5 terminated the petitioner's probationary appointment in exercise of its jurisdiction under Clause 6 of Letter of Appointment issued to him being dated December 2 & 6, 1994.

(2.) The fact of the matter lies in a very narrow compass.

(3.) The petitioner was a land loser. He was appointed by the respondent company in terms of a letter of appointment dated December 2 & 6, 1994, a copy whereof is contained in Annexure 'A' to the writ petition. Clause 6 of the said letter of appointment reads thus : "6. Your services will be liable to be terminated at any time during your probationary period at the discretion of the management."