THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE G.CHANDRAIAH W.P.NO.31743 OF 2011 O R D E R Heard both the counsel. 2. The petitioner was appointed as Contract Driver in the 1st respondent – Corporation on 1.5.2007. On the allegation of causing accident on 29.6.2008 on the route Ongole to Kangiri, when he was operating the bus no. AP 11Z 2609, he was terminated from service by the 3rd respondent – Depot Manager, Giddalur Depot, Prakasam District on 29.7.2008. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made representation to the 1st respondent – Regional Manager, Prakasham Region, Ongole. By proceedings dated 29.10.2008, the petitioner was reinstated into service as fresh contract Driver, but no continuity of service was given. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition is filed. 3. From the material on record, it could be seen that the petitioner was terminated by proceedings dated 29.7.2008 by the 3rd respondent – Depot Manager, without conducting enquiry. On appeal, the 1st respondent – Regional Manager, granted reinstatement afresh without continuity of service. As no enquiry was conducted, the gilt of 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