(1.) Instant intra-court appeals (two writ appeals) under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent are directed against a common order made by a learned Single Judge of this Court, being common order dated 11.11.2016 made in W.P.Nos.1875 of 2013 and 3652 of 2013. W.A.No.283 of 2017 is directed against W.P.No.1875 of 2013 and W.A.No.285 of 2017 is directed against W.P.No.3652 of 2013. We propose to dispose of both these intra-court appeals by this common order.
(2.) Facts that are absolutely essential for understanding and appreciating our order are set out infra under the caption 'Facts in a nutshell'.
(3.) Facts in a nutshell: