THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.15933 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner initially claimed the benefit under B.P.Ms.No.36, dated 18-05-1997. When it was not extended to him, he filed W.P.No.25043 of 1997. On the basis of the directions issued therein, the case of the petitioner was considered, and he was interviewed on 10-04-1998. It was only on 16-06-2007, that the petitioner was informed that he cannot be extended the benefit of B.P.Ms.No.36, since the vacancies earmarked thereunder, have already been filled up. The petitioner challenges the same. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The A.P. Electricity Board framed a scheme for appointment of Ex-casual Labour against 50% of the available vacancies of Junior Lineman, etc. Though the petitioner made his claim, on the basis of the said orders, his case was rejected on the ground that the vacancies, that were to be filled on the basis of B.P.Ms.No.36, have already been filled up. At this length of time, the petitioner cannot be extended the benefit. The petitioner represents that he is working on contract basis and he is discharging the duties in the substations. If that be so, his case can be considered, as and when appointments to the posts of Junior Linemen are made, either on contract or on other basis, provided the petitioner fulfills the stipulated conditions. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.24-07-2008. KO