(1.) Heard Mr. Angle the learned Counsel for the Petitioners, Mr. Dinesh Naik for Respondents No. 1 and 2, Mr. Silva for the Legal Representatives of Respondents No.3 and 4, and Mr. Munj, the learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for Respondent No.7 in Writ Petition No.171/2021.
(2.) Since common issues are involved in both these petitions, they are disposed of by a common Judgment and Order.
(3.) Rule in both these petitions. The rule is made returnable forthwith at the request and with the consent of the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the contesting parties.