JUDGMENT

Amrita Sinha, J. - As facts of both the writ petitions are identical, they are taken up for hearing analogously and disposed of by this common order.

2. Can 2 of 2021 have been filed by the petitioners for getting the matter heard on urgent basis. Affidavits in both the matters are over. Both the matters are appearing in the list under the heading 'Application', and by consent of the parties the matter is taken up for final disposal.

3. The petitioners are aggrieved by the action on the part of the Gayeshpur Municipality in not extending their service contract which expired on 31st March, 2020.

4. The petitioners were appointed as Sub-Assistant Engineer (Civil) on 9th February, 2008 in the Gayeshpur Municipality on contractual basis. The engagement letter of the petitioners specifically mentions that they have been engaged on contract basis for the project duration period for execution of schemes under JNNURM in the Municipality on a consolidated remuneration of Rs.8,000/- per month. A formal agreement was entered into between the petitioners and the Gayeshpur Municipality. There were certain terms and conditions mentioned in the contractual agreement. The petitioners agree