THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER APSRTC vs B VENKATAIAH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court affirming the Single Judge's order regarding the continuity of service for a workman who was re-engaged after termination. The Court noted that the earlier judgment had established that the enquiry against the workman was not conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice, thus entitling him to benefits of continuity of service. The Court emphasized that the workman should not be deprived of these benefits despite the disciplinary proceedings, as the Corporation had granted him a fresh appointment.