(1.) Heard Mr. N. Ibotombi, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. Jalal, learned GA for the respondents.
(2.) These two writ petitions, i.e. WP(C) No. 658/2004 and WP(C) No. 976/2004 are filed by the same petitioners against the same respondents for challenging the wireless message (W.T. Message) dated 2.8.04 for discontinuing their services in the District Rural Development Agency, Ukhrul and also cancellation order dated 23.8.04.
(3.) Accordingly these writ petition are taken up jointly for passing a common judgment & order.