A. B. CIIAUDHARI, J.:-Heard. Rule. Rule returnable forthwith. Heard finally by consent of learned Counsel for the rival parties.

2. All these writ petitions are being disposed of by this common judgment and order in view of the common question of law involved therein. The question of law that falls for consideration is as under:

Whether introduction of NET/SLET as eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Lecturers in Universities/ Colleges/Institutions as per Gazette Notification dated 11.7.2009 prescribed by University Grants Commission (UGC) will affect the selections and appointments made in accordance with the approved advertisements/notifications published before 11.7.2009 when the eligibility condition was not compulsory NET/SLET?

3. For convenience, following details in the form of chart are reproduced, which are relevant for the purpose of decision in these writ petitions.

Sr. Writ Petition Name Date of Date of

No. No. advertisement appointment

(1) (2) (3) (4)