( 1 ) A point of procedure has been raised by the respondents'learned Counsel which concerns the conduct of writ petitions in this High Court. Under the scheme prevalent as of now, which is evolved as a matter of practice and which is in keeping with the rules framed by the High Court for the conduct of writ petitions, the Court often orders notice to the respondents at the initial stage of hearing of the Petition. This is obviously with the intention of hearing the other side even on the question of issue of Rule Nisi but more importantly, for purposes of ascertaining whether the matter can be disposed of at that stage itself without going into the procedure of formally admitting the petition and setting it down for hearing. This is basically governed by the objective of expediency because the High Court has taken serious notice of the mounting arrears and of the fact that a relief granted at a belated stage may hardly provide succour to the aggrieved litigant. Moreover, there is a whole class of cases wherein timely Justice can be dispensed after a quick assessment of the dispute' and tedious formalities of filing lengthy pleadings etc. , can be curtailed. There