JUDGMENT :

PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J.

1. This batch of petitions relates to a common issue and, therefore, is being decided by a common order. For the purpose of facts, the averments made in W.P.(C) No. 945/2013 are being referred to.

2. These petitions seek to challenge the office memorandum dated 06.12.2012 (impugned OM) issued by respondent No. 1 - Ministry of Human Resource Development (in short, MHRD). The petitioner is a Society registered under the Societies Act, 1860 and is imparting education in the field of engineering discipline since 2007-2008. On 06.11.2007, the MHRD decided to give recognition to the Section A & B of the Associate Membership Course, equivalent to Degree and Part-I & II of Technical Engineers courses conducted by petitioner, w.e.f. academic session 2007-2008.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that in terms of an order dated 10.07.2012, the petitioner was communicated that a decision is taken not to further renew the courses. The petitioner filed Writ Petition No. 4290 of 2012 before this court. It is further stated that on 06.12.2012, respondent No.1/MHRD issued impugned OM withdrawing its earlier order dated 10.07.2012 and restricting permanent recog