(1.) Common issues have been raised in these writ petitions. Therefore, they have been heard together and are being disposed of by this common judgment. I will refer to the facts in WP (C) No. 12892/09 in the first instance. The discussion therein will govern the other writ petitions as well.
(2.) WP (C) No. 12892/09
(3.) The petitioners contend that the reasons put forth by the Government for unifying the date of retirement of employees and teachers are neither tenable nor sustainable.