(1.) HEARD the arguments of M/s. S. Ayyathurai, M.M. Sundaresh, V. Chandrasekar, S. Girija, V. Thiruppathi, learned counsels appearing for the petitioners, Mr. Pa. Kadirvel, learned Government Advocate representing the officials of the Department of Education, Mr. C. Kanakaraj, learned counsel appearing for the respondent Transport Corporations and M/s Sarvabhauman Associates appearing for the second respondent in W.P. No. 1456 of 2007 and have perused the records. 1.1. The arguments were heard in respect of these writ petitions on three different dates. Since the subject matter of all the writ petitions are similar, they are disposed of by a common order.
(2.) BACKDROP:-
(3.) WHETHER the proceedings are liable to be quashed on grounds of delay"