(1.) ALL these writ petitions being interconnected and their consequences being interdependent were heard together and are being disposed of by this common judgment and order.
(2.) FOR a better appreciation of the commonness and inter-dependence of the writ petitions and also to effectively appreciate the questions arising therein, the facts of each of the cases; the contentions advanced by the rival parties and the point/points arising may be briefly noted. FACTS
(3.) (I) W. P. (C) No. 134 of 2004