THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO WRIT PETITION No. 8503 OF 2011 O R D E R: The petitioner was appointed on contract basis as a conductor on 15-5-2008. After some time, by an order dated 21.07.2008 passed by the Depot Manager, Ranigunj-I Bus Depot, he was terminated from service on the ground of absenteeism from 24th May onwards. No enquiry was conducted before the order of termination was passed. Subsequently, against the order of termination, he preferred an appeal to the Divisional Manager, Sanathnagar Division, which was rejected vide his order dated 08.04.2010 as it is a belated exercise. Therefore, he filed a review petition dated 17.04.2010 before the Regional Manager, Secunderabad Region and the same was allowed on 22.11.2010, ordering his re-engagement as a conductor on contract basis. The grievance of the writ petitioner is that while issuing orders of re- engagement, the respondents did not extend the benefit of continuity of service. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Identical issue was dealt with by this Court in W.P. No. 8090 of 2010. Through order, dated 12.04.2010, this Court held that the contractual employees, who are re-engaged on the orders of removal being set aside, are entitled to the benefit of past service. Following the same, the Writ Petition is allowed and the benefit of past service rendered by the writ petitioner prior to 24th May, 2010 i.e., the date from which he absented to duties be counted for the purpose of regularization and terminal benefits. However, the petitioner shall not be entitled to any monetary benefits on account of the said benefit. No costs. __________________ (NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO, J) 30-3-2011 rkk