N. P. Singh, J.

1. This writ application has been filed on behalf of ten petitioners for quashing an order dated the 28th May, 1985, issued by the deputy Commissioner-cum-Special Officer, of the Deoghar-Jamtara Central co-operative Bank Ltd. (hereinafter to be referred to as the Bank) terminating the services of the petitioners and others. A prayer has also been made to quash another order dated the 7th June, 1986, passed by the special Officer, OB the representation filed on behalf of the Petitioaers, saying that it was not possible for the Bank to allow the petitioners to join their services.

2. On the 11th February, 1983 an advertisement was issued by the then Secretary of the Bank, inviting applications for appointment to different posts in Class III and Class IV. In pursuance to that advertisement several persons made applications. On the 5th March, 1984, 43 persons including the petitioners were appointed on temporary basis as assistants, typists and peons by the Secretary of the Bank. Pursuant to the appointment aforesaid these petitioners and others joined their respective posts.

3. On 26th June, 1984, the Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Patna, addressed a letter