P. V. HARDAS, J.:- Since the facts in both the petitions are identical, these petitions are decided by this common judgment. Rule. Rule made able forthwith. With the consent of learned Counsel for the parties, these ions are, therefore, heard finally at the stage of admission.

2. Writ Petition No. 4872 of 2006 has been filed by the petitioners praying For issuance of a writ of mandamus or an appropriate writ directing respondents I and 3 to 6 to convene an adjourned meeting held on 29-6-2006 to any other appropriate date for transacting the business of adjourned meeting and for letting further stages of election to the office of Mayor. Alternatively it is d that the State Election Commission be directed to make appropriate Judgment to convene the adjourned meeting dated 29-6-2006 for the purpose

of holding the elections to the office of Mayor of respondent No.5 Corporation. also prayed that by a writ of prohibition or by an appropriate writ, respondents No.7 and 8 be restrained from acting as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. amendment the petitioners have prayed for quashing the notice dated 14-7issued by respondents No.5 and 9 for convening the meeting on 28-7-2006 transacting the