THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO WRIT PETITION No. 1684 OF 2011 O R D E R: The petitioner was appointed on contract basis as a conductor. After some time, by an order dated 02.04.2010 passed by the Depot Manager, Tiruvuru Depot, he was terminated from service on the ground of absenteeism. No enquiry was conducted before the order of termination was passed. Subsequently, against the order of termination, he preferred an appeal on 26.05.2010 to the Deputy Chief Traffic Manager (M), Vijayawada, who, passed orders on 29.06.2010, modifying the order of termination to that of reengagement as a fresh conductor. The appellate authority has specified that the writ petitioner has attended RTC dispensary at Tiruvuru and the doctor gave him advise to take rest till 31.08.2009. Thereafter, his mother’s health suffered a set back requiring her to be hospitalized at the Government Hospital, Vijayawada. These factors were taken into account and consideration by the appellate authority. The grievance of the 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 him prior to removal be counted for the purpose of regularization and terminal benefits. It is also directed that the petitioner shall be entitled to the benefit of the service between the date of termination and the date of re-engagement, only for purposes of regularization. However, the petitioner shall not be entitled to any monetary benefits on account of the said benefit. No costs. ---------------------------------- (NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO, J) 28th February 2011 ksld