HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU WRIT PETITION No.16313 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed on contract basis as a Driver. After some time, by an order, dated 26.06.2009, passed by the Depot Manager, Ranigunj-I Bus Depot, Secunderabad he was terminated from service on the ground of absenteeism. An enquiry was conducted without following any due process of law by holding that he was guilty of the charge. Subsequently, against the order of termination, he preferred an appeal to the Divisional Manager, Secunderabad Division, Secunderabad, who, ordered his re-engagement by his proceedings, dated 17.07.2009 as a contract Driver 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 directed that the petitioner shall be entitled to benefit of continuity of service between the date of termination and date of re-engagement for regularization existing or future vacancies. However, the petitioner shall not be entitled to any monetary or other benefits in pursuance of this order. No costs ____________________ JUSTICE K.C.BHANU 15th June 2011 dr