(1.) This bunch of writ petitions (C. W. P. Nos. 1499/83, 2864/83, 4125, 4908, 1530, 2319 and 4216 of 1984, 1039, 5141, 41, 3678, 4072, 4712, 4720, 4721, 5584 of 1985 and 1171/87) will be disposed of by a common judgement.
(2.) We have referred to the facts as given in CWP No. 2864/1983.
(3.) The factual matrix has little relevance to the issues raised and canvassed at the hearing. However, a brief resume of the facts is necessary to appreciate the points urged.