(1.) Heard Mr. Atul Damle, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. Bennet D'Costa, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the respondent nos. 1 to 14 in Writ Petition No. 738/2015 and for respondent no.1 in Writ Petition No. 739/2015.
(2.) Rule made returnable forthwith.
(3.) Heard by consent of the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. Mr. R. Menezes, learned Counsel waives notice on behalf of the respondent nos 1 to 14 in Writ Petition No.738/2015 and for the respondent no.1 in Writ Petition no. 739/2015. FACTS IN WRIT PETITION NO. 738 OF 2015