THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE G.CHANDRAIAH W.P.NO.31822 OF 2011 O R D E R Heard both the counsel. 2. The petitioner was appointed as contract Conductor on 15.06.2009 in the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation in Khammam Region. When he was working at Madhira Bus Depot, Madhira, Khammam, on the allegations of unauthorized absence, he was terminated from service on 15.12.2009. On appeal, the 1st respondent – Deputy Chief Traﬃc Manager, Khammam Region, by order dated 09.02.2010, ordered for reinstatement as fresh contract Conductor without any continuity of service. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition is filed. 3. From the material on record, it could be seen that before terminating the service of the petitioner, no enquiry was conducted. As no enquiry was conducted as per the Regulations, the allegation against the petitioner cannot be said to be proved, in compliance with the principles of natural justice. In identical set of facts, this court in W.P.No.8090 of 2010 dated 12.4.2010, 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. 4. Following the same, the present writ petition is allowed. 5. It is made clear that the petitioner shall be entitled to the beneﬁt of continuity of service between the date of termination and the date of re-engagement. However, he shall not be entitled to any monetary or other benefits in pursuance of this order. 6. There shall be no order as to costs. AVS --------------------------- 02—12—2011