These batches of writ petitions raise the common issue(s) and, as such, they have been clubbed together and are listed for consideration.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the Respondent-Corporation and its officials.

3. A composite counter affidavit has been filed in CWJC No. 1324 of 2011. Learned counsel for the respondents has taken a stand that he would refer to the averments made therein in order to support his contention in the present batch of writ petitions. The Court will, therefore, refer to the said counter affidavit as and when necessary.

4. Facts giving rise to the present batch of writ petitions shall be drawn from CWJC No. 6297 of 2011 (Krishna Ram Vs. State of Bihar & Ors.) Petitioners herein were serving the Bihar State Financial Corporation (for short ‘the Corporation’). The State Government by a resolution dated 24.03.2005 (Annexure-3) enhanced the age of superannuation of its employees from 58 years to 60 years with effect from the said order. The Respondent-Corporation by a resolution dated 25.08.2006 (Annexure-4) also resolved to amend its regulation, particularly regulation 19(1) in order to give the said benefit to the em