PREM PRAKASH SHARMA Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned counsel for the petitioners, the learned standing counsel appearing for the State-respondents and also perused the record.

(2.) THIS writ petition has been filed by four petitioners challenging the order dated 27.3.2002 by which the services of the petitioners have been terminated by the respondent No. 4. The said orders of their termination are appended as Annexures-10A, 10B, 10C and 10D to this writ petition. The petitioners have also sought a writ of mandamus for commanding the respondents not to disturb them in their peaceful working in their respective trades (Electrician and Helpers) in Public Works Department, regularise their services and to pay them the salary equal to other employees.

(3.) LEARNED counsel for the petitioners has relied upon a newspaper item which is appended as Annexure-R.A. 1 to the rejoinder-affidavit. It has been reported in the news item that the aforesaid Ordinance could not be passed by Legislature. He also submits that since the petitioners have received bonus, therefore, they have right for regularization in service.