(1.) Heard Mr. Anurag Narain Srivastava, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. Sharad Dwivedi, learned counsel for opposite party no.3.
(2.) Vide earlier order dtd. 24/3/2023, notices to opposite party nos.2, 4 and 9, being proforma in nature, were dispensed with.
(3.) Counter and rejoinder affidavits filed on behalf of parties today are taken on record.