THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.26645 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as Ombudsman for Kadapa District under the N.R.E.G.S. scheme for a term of one year, extendible by one more year through orders in G.O.Ms.No.291, dated 10.08.2010. However, his term has not been extended, after completion of one year. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the action of the respondents in proposing to make appointment of Ombudsman for the District. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel or the respondents. Through G.O.Ms.No.291, dated 10.08.2010, the Government appointed Ombudsmen for as many as 17 Districts. In W.P.Nos.24574 and 25405 of 2011, four individuals, who were similarly situated as the petitioner, challenged the action of the respondents. After considering the contentions advanced by the parties, this Court allowed the writ petitions through a common order, dated 14.09.2011. It was directed that the persons appointed through G.O.Ms.No.291 shall be entitled to continue, till they complete the term of one more year as provided for therein. Following the same, the writ petition is allowed. It is directed that the petitioner shall be entitled to continue as Ombudsman till the expiry of one more year in terms of G.O.Ms.No.291, dated 10.08.2010. There shall be no order as to cost. __________ 22.09.2011 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.26645 of 2011 Date: 22.09.2011 JSU