(1.) In view of the nature of the contentions, that have been raised in these Writ Petitions, they are disposed of by a common judgment.
(2.) M/S. Murali Purushothaman, Paulson Thomas and Philip J. Vettickattu had appeared on behalf of the petitioners. Sri. N.N. Sugunapalan and Sri. Premchand had represented the Corporation of Kochi.
(3.) The facts could be stated as herein below: