JUDGMENT

Alok Aradhe, Actg. C.J. - These two appeals arise from an order dated 26.07.2019 passed by learned Single Judge, by which in a writ petition preferred by the respondent No. 1, notification dated 22.12.2015 has been quashed and Bangalore Water Supply Sewerage Board (hereinafter referred to as 'the Board' for short) has been directed to give effect to notification dated 13.05.2013 and Circular dated 01.09.2014 and consider the name of respondent No. 1 for promotion to the cadre of Executive Engineer from the date of his eligibility. W.A. No. 3148/2019 has been preferred by respondent No. 3 in the writ petition, whereas W.A. No. 3249/2019 has been filed by the Board. Since, common questions of law and fact arise for adjudication in these appeals, they were heard analogously and are being decided by this common judgment.

2. Facts leading to filing of these appeals briefly stated are that Board was constituted under Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1964 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act' for short). In exercise of powers under Section 88 of the Act, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Recruitment and Promotion Regulations, 1981 hereinafter referred to as 'the Re