(1.) This appeal is directed against a judgment and order dated March 8, 2000 passed in Writ Petition No. 10214(W) of 1998 whereby and whereunder the writ application filed by the respondents herein was allowed.
(2.) The writ petitioners were appointed by the Councillors in a meeting held on September 26, 1997 in terms of Resolution No. 36 which reads thus:
(3.) Pursuant to the said resolution they had been issued with an offer of appointment, a sample copy whereof is Memo No. 2772/CA/42 dated September 9, 1997 which reads thus: