(1.) Since the factual matrix of the abovementioned writ petitions and law governing the field is the same, therefore, they are being decided together by this common judgment and order for the sake of brevity and convenience.
(2.) Writ Petition no. 1020 (M/S) of 2016 shall be the leading case.
(3.) By means of present writ petition, the petitioner seeks following reliefs, among others: