S.B. Sinha, J.

1. In this writ petition the petitioners challenge the order dated 29th November, 1982 as contained in annexure 10 to this writ petition whereby and whereunder their services were terminated.

2. The facts of the case which are not much in dispute are as follows:

On or about 20th May, 1979 an advertisement was issued by the respondent no. 2 inviting applications for appointment in the lower division clerks-cum typists for filling up the vacancies in 54 posts. The manner in which the vacancies were to be filled up, has been mentioned in paragraph 7 of the writ petition. The petitioners have stated that there existed a circular dated 12th July, 1977 which has been annexed to this writ petition and marked as Annexure 2 whereby and whereunder the Govt. directed that with a view to aid the dependents of the deceased employees who had died while in course of duty, one of his dependents i.e. either the son or daughter should be given preference in the matter of appointment, if they otherwise qualify or found competent to hold that post.

3. Pursuant to and in furtherance of the aforementioned advertisement and pursuant to and in furtherance of the aforementioned Circular