1. These two writ petitions are disposed of by common judgment since they raise a common question of law. Petitioners, in both the applications, seek quashing of an order passed by the Bihar Public Service Commission dated 22-9-1986 (annexure-5 in both the writ applications) setting aside their examination with respect to General Knowledge examination in the 31st Combined Competitive Examination. The impugned orders merely say that the petitioners show cause with respect to the charges levelled found not to be satisfactory, a decision has been taken to cancel the relevant answer books.

2. Facts : The petitioners were candidates for 31st Combined Competitive Examination and they were issued Admit Cards on 1-2-1983. Their examination commented on 12-2-1983. On 26-3-1985 the petitioners were asked to appear before the Interview Board on 24-4-1985 and pursuant thereto both the candidates faced the Interview Board. In August, 1985, a show cause notice was issued to both the petitioners levelling the following charges.

In C.W.J.C. No. 2055 of 1987 the charges levelled were (Annexure-3) : the Head Examiner complained : (a) The signature of the Invigilator on main answer book is di