THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO WRIT PETITION No. 5757 OF 2011 O R D E R: The petitioner was appointed on contract basis as a driver. After some time, by an order dated 24.10.2008 passed by the Depot Manager, Visakha Steel City Depot, he was terminated from service on the ground of absenteeism. No enquiry was conducted before the order of termination was passed. Subsequently, against the order of termination, he preferred review, on 30.10.2008. The Regional Manager, Visakhapatnam allowed the review petition in part on 07.05.2009, ordering his re-engagement as a driver on contract basis. 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) 8th March 2011 ksld