(1.) By means of the present writ petition, the petitioners seek quashing of the notification Nos. 4266-Nau-9/2001-76 (1), 2001 dated 12.11.2001 and 4349-Nau-9/2001-76 (1)/2001, dated 12.11.2001, as also a writ of mandamus directing the respondents not to interfere with the functioning of the petitioners as members of the Nagar Palika Parishad, Atrauli, district Aligarh.
(2.) Briefly stated the facts giving rise to the present petition are as follows :
(3.) We have heard Rajiv Ratan Singh, learned counsel for the petitioners and Sri M.K. Gupta, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.