HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITON No.26103 OF 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as Ombudsman by the Government of Andhra Pradesh through orders in G.O.Ms.No.291, dated 10-08-2010 for Medak District under the NREG Scheme. The appointment was for a period of one year, extendable for one more year. The petitioner has completed his term of one year in August 2010. However, it was not extended for the subsequent period. 2. Heard the petitioner, who is appearing in person and the learned counsel for the respondents. 3. Identical matter pertaining to the rights of the Ombudsman appointed in G.O.Ms.No.291 to remain in the office for extended term of one year, was examined by this Court in W.P. Nos.24574 and 25405 of 2011. Through a common order, dated 14-09-2011, this Court held that unless specific orders are passed by the Selection Committee to the effect that the work review of the concerned Ombudsman is not satisfactory, they cannot be denied the benefit of extension of term by another year. 4. Following the same, this writ petition is allowed. It is directed that the respondents shall continue the petitioner as Ombudsman for Medak District, for another year in terms of G.O.Ms.No.291, dated 10-08-2010. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J September 19, 2011. KTL