HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU WRIT PETITION No.20723 of 2010 ORDER: Learned counsel on either side fairly conceded that the issue that arises for consideration in this writ petition is squarely covered by order dated 27/04/2010 rendered in W.P.No.9788 of 2010, and therefore, this writ petition may also be disposed of in terms of the said order. Hence, this writ petition is liable to be disposed of in terms of the order of this Court dated 27/04/2010 rendered in W.P.No.9788 of 2010. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed of by setting aside the directions issued by the appellate authority to the extent of directing to treat the petitioner as a fresh candidate, and directing her to enter into a fresh agreement. Consequently, there shall be a direction to the respondents to extend the contract service rendered by the petitioner from the date of her initial appointment, for the purpose of seniority and absorption into regular service. Petitioner is entitled for continuity of service and to all the benefits of contract employment, which are extended to the similarly placed contract conductor, appointed along with her. 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 in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________ JUSTICE C.V. RAMULU 20th August, 2010 SKM