Choudhary S.N.Mishra, J.

1. In this writ application, the petitioners have questioned the legality/validity of the appointments of 234 persons on various posts by respondent No.2, namely, the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in between 15.6.1990 and 1.11.1990 and for quashing the Office Order No.l Accounts 15/90-39, Vidhan Sabha, Patna, dated 14.9.1990 by which respondents Nos. 6 to 10 were appointed as Assistants in the Accounts Section of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Patna, (hereinafter referred to as the Assembly) including the letters of appointment of Respondent Nos. 11 to 17, dated 15.11.1990. Copies of he said orders of appointment are made Annexure-2 series to this writ application.

2. In order to appreciate the controversies and submissions raised on behalf of respective parties, It is necessary to mention some relevant faces and the case of the respective parties on the basis of the pleadings. The petitioners are duly qualified for the posts, which were filled up by respondent No.2 in between the aforesaid period. According to the petitioner Nos. 2, 3 and 4, they could not apply for the post of Assistant, Typist, Routine Clerk, Peon etc. in the Bihar V