R. Devdas, J.

Since question for consideration and grievances urged in these writ petitions are one and the same, these matters are heard and disposed of by this common order.

2. The petitioners are employees of the respondent-Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'KPTCL') and Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (hereinafter referred to as 'BESCOM'). BESCOM and all other ESCOMS are subsidiary companies of KPTCL. The grievance of the petitioners is that they have been transferred in the middle of the academic year and well before the minimum tenure provided under the Government guidelines dated 07.06.2013.

3. Sri. M. Nagaprasanna, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the respondent-Corporation and Company have adopted the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as 'KCSR', 1957) and the Government guidelines pertaining to transfer. It is submitted that it is an undisputed fact that the transfer orders have been issued in violation of the Rules and the guidelines which govern the transfer of the employees and therefore interference is sought at the hands of this Court.

4. On the other hand