THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO WRIT PETITION No.5223 OF 2011 O R D E R: The petitioner was appointed on contract basis as a conductor. After some time, by an order dated 27.10.2008 passed by the Depot Manager, Visakha Steel City Bus Depot, she was terminated from service on the ground of cash and ticket irregularities. No enquiry was conducted before the order of termination was passed. Subsequently, against the order of termination, she preferred an appeal to the Regional Manager, Visakhapatnam Region. The Regional Manager ordered her reengagement by his proceedings, dated 28.05.2009 as a contract conductor afresh. The grievance of the writ 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 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) 4th March 2011 bud