N.P.Singh, J.

1. These writ applications have been filed on behalf of the petitioners for quashing an order dated 9-2-1987 issued by the Administrator, Magadh Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. Gaya, (hereinafter referred to as the said Bank) terminating the services of the petitioners on the ground that their appointments, were in contravention of the procedure prescribed by the Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Bihar, The appointments of the petitioners had been made on temporary basis.

2. The Co-operative Bank is governed by the provisions of the Bihar and Orissa Co operative Societies Act, 1935 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) the primary function being to finance Co-operative Societies. The petitioners were appointed on temporary basis between 24-2-1985 and 7-7-1985 by the Honorary Secretary of the Bank, when the Managing Committee thereof was functioning. The Registrar, Co-operative Societies issued a letter dated 26-12-1985 directing the Board of Directors and the Executive Officer of the said Bank to terminate the services of the petitioners with effect from 31-12-1985. Pursuant to that direction the Executive Officer of the said Bank terminated the services of the