(1.) The petitioners have filed this writ petition seeking a declaration that the application dated 16-11-1993, which was filed by them before the RBI, i.e., respondent No. 1, was and is entitled to receive automatic approval for raising the equity/ shareholding of petitioner No. 3 from 49.98 per cent to 51 per cent at the rate of Rs. 105 per share post- amalgamation in accordance with para 'C' of Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) guidelines and Press Note 13 (1992 series) dated 19-6-1992.
(2.) The petitioners have also prayed for a declaration that the application dated 16-11-1993 does not fall to be decided under the revised guidelines dated 3-6-1994, but that the same be dealt with or treated as disposed of in accordance with the Press Note 13 of 1992 series.
(3.) The petitioners have also sought a declaration that the impugned decision contained in the letter dated 17-6-1994 be directed to be quashed and withdrawn.