THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU W.P. No. 13749 of 2010 O R D E R: It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the issue involved in this writ petition is similar to the one in W.P. No. 8090 of 2010, which is disposed of by this Court on 12.4.2010. Learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents did not dispute the same. Having regard to the facts and circumstances and having perused the said order passed in W.P. No. 8090 of 2010 dated 12.4.2010, this Court is of the view that the issue involved in this writ petition is similar to the one in W.P. No. 8090 of 2010. Therefore, following the order dated 12.4.2010 in W.P. No. 8090 of 2010, this writ petition is disposed of by declaring that the petitioner is entitled for continuity of service and to all the benefits of contract employment, which are extended to the similarly placed contract employees. Accordingly, the order of the appellate authority to the extent of treating the petitioner’s reinstatement as a fresh engagement, stands quashed. It is also made clear that if there is any misconduct on the part of the petitioner, this order will not preclude the respondents from conducting inquiry and passing appropriate orders. Subject to the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU. Date: 18-6-2010. MVB.