(1.) These two writ petitions, raising similar issues, have been heard together and are being decided by this common judgment.
(2.) Counter and rejoinder affidavits have been exchanged between the parties and reference to the pleadings in Writ Petition No. 66154 of 2010 is sufficient for deciding both the writ petitions.
(3.) We have heard Sri Jagannath Singh, learned Counsel for the Petitioners, Sri K.N. Mishra and Sri Shailendra Kumar Singh appearing for the U.P. Sahkari Gram Vikas Bank Limited and learned Standing Counsel.