ORDER :

1. As the issue involved in both the writ petitions is interconnected, therefore, both the writ petition heard together and are being disposed of by this common order.

2. Petitioner filed WPC No. 1198 of 2022 challenging the memo dated 23.02.2022 issued by Respondent No. 2/ SDO(R) whereby Respondent No. 2 wrote a letter to Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat, Akaltara, District Janjgir Champa to maintain status quo with respect to post of sarpanch as on 16.09.2021 seeking following reliefs.

“10.1 That, this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to call for entire records pertaining to the case of petitioner, in the interest of justice.

10.2 That, this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to set aside the impugned order dated 23.02.2022 (Annexure P-1), passed by respondent no. 2 and further be pleased to direct the respondent authorities to allow the petitioner to work as Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat-Pauna, Akaltara, District Janjgir-Champa (C.G.), in the interest of justice.

10.3 That, any other relief/ order which may deem fit and just in the facts and circumstances of the case including award of the costs of the petition may be given.”

3. In WPC No. 3555 of 2022, correctness a