(1.) Since both these Petitions are identical and since the petitioners are identically placed, we have taken up both these matters together for hearing.
(2.) The petitioners in Writ Petition No.2786/2008 have put-forth prayer Clauses 26-B, C & D, which read as under :- <FRM>JUDGEMENT_377_LAWS(BOM)11_2017_1.html</FRM>
(3.) The petitioners in Writ Petition No.2882/2008 have put-forth prayer Clauses 25-B, C & D, which read as under :- <FRM>JUDGEMENT_377_LAWS(BOM)11_2017_2.html</FRM>