THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION No.12301 OF 2011 ORDER: This Writ Petition is filed to declare the action of the respondents in not engaging the 279 Contract Labour, who have been working for the last fifteen years in the construction works of KTPS- V and VI Stages in O & M works of KTPS-VI Stage, on par with Dr. NTTPS – Ibrahimpatnam Contract Labour, as illegal and arbitrary, and consequently, to direct the respondents to engage the 279 Contract Labour, whose list was annexed to I.D.No.26 of 2010, as Contract Labour for O & M Works against the regular vacant O & M posts of KTPS-VI Stage, on par with the Contract Labour of Dr. NTTPS – Ibrahimpatnam, who were engaged vide Memo No.D(HR)/AS(Sports)/PO-Peshi/D.No.41/2010, dated 25.09.2010, issued by respondent No.3. 2. It is stated that 279 persons are said to have been working as Contract Labour engaged in the construction works of KTPS-V and VI Stages in O & M works, and the work is completed. Respondent No.3 issued a memo, dated 25.09.2010, to all concerned in respect of Contract Labour, who are working in Dr. NTTPS of Stages – I, II, III and CHP, so as to take further action. The grievance of the petitioner union is that 279 Contract Labour, who are working in the construction works of KTPS – V & VI Stages, are also similarly situated to that of Contract Labour of Dr. NTTPS and as such they are entitled to similar treatment. 3. Heard both sides. 4. Learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents stated that the construction work of KTPS – V & VI Stages has been completed and there are no construction works to be entrusted to the said 279 Contract Labour. But, however, since the 279 Contract Labour worked for a long time with KTPS – V & VI Stages, their case may be considered for the works in Operation and Maintenance. Hence, the 279 Contract Labour, who worked with KTPS – V & VI Stages and whose names are annexed to I.D.No.26 of 2010 pending before the Industrial Tribunal – cum Labour Court, Warangal, are directed to file necessary representations to the respondents and thereafter, the respondents have to consider the case of the said 279 Contract Labour in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and Memo, dated 25.09.2010, issued by respondent No.3 and take appropriate decision. 5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________ K.C. BHANU, J April 29, 2011 MD IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD FRIDAY, THE TWENTY NINETH DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND ELEVEN PRESENT THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION No.12301 OF 2011 Between: A.P. Genco, Transo and Discoms Workers Union .....PETITIONER AND A.P. Power Generation Corporation Limited and others ....RESPONDENTS The Court made the following: THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C. BHANU WRIT PETITION No.12301 OF 2011 April 29, 2011