ORDER :

Ramesh Sinha, J.

1. Since the issue involved in all the above writ petitions are similar, they are being heard together. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is being heard finally.

2. The petitioner, in WPS No. 5515/2023, has prayed for the following reliefs:

“(i) That, this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to declare ultra-vires the notification Annexure P-1 dated 11/7/23 in the interest of justice.

(ii) That, this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to direct the respondent authorities to restore earlier provision of subject wise setup for appointment of Teacher, in the interest of justice.

(iii) That the advertisement dated 4/5/23 may also be quashed in respect of teachers.

(iv) Any other relief which may be suitable in the facts and circumstances of the case, may also be granted.”

3. The petitioners, in WPS No. 3179/2023, have prayed for the following reliefs:

“(i) That, this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to declare ultra-vires the notification Annexure P-1 in respect of teachers removing subject wise criteria from column no. 8 Sr. No. 36 of Schedule-II and Sr. No. ii of Annexure-I (in respect of mentioning only graduate instead of graduate