V. KAMESWAR RAO, J.

1. As these four writ petitions involve a common issue with common facts, the same are being decided by this common order and for the purpose of the facts, as counter affidavit has been filed in W.P. (C) 9890/2018, the facts are being culled out from that petition.

2. The present petition has been filed with the following prayers:

“In view of the facts and grounds stated herein above the petitioners herein prays that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to:

a. Issue appropriate writ, order or direction declaring Rule 3(2) of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 as unconstitutional for violating Article 14, Article 19(1)(g) and Article 301 of the Constitution of India.

b. Pass any other order and/or direction, as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit proper under the facts and circumstances of the present case and in the interest of justice.”

3. In substance, the challenge in these petitions is to declare Rule 3(2) of the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 as unconstitutional for violating Article 14, Article 19(1)(g