JUDGMENT :

RAJIV SHAKDHER, J:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface.................................................................................................................. 2

Background facts pertaining to W.P. (C) 10939/2018................................................................ 3

Background facts pertaining to W.P. (C) 10940/2018................................................................... 8

Submissions made on behalf of the petitioners ...................................................................... 11

Submissions advanced on behalf of the respondent................................................................. 16

Analysis and Reasons......................................................................................................... 19

Conclusion............................................................................................................. 31

Preface:

1. These writ petitions are directed against separate but identical orders. The orders impugned bear the same date and content. The first writ petition has been filed by ESS A