( 1 ) RULE. Learned counsel Mr. Amit Panchal appears and waives service of Rule in both the petitions on behalf of the respondents.

( 2 ) THESE two writ petitions are moved under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the petitioners of both the petition. The petitioner of Spl. C. A. No. 9843/2000 has prayed to issue a writ of mandamus or a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or directions declaring the action of the respondent Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "amc" or the "corporation") of removing the permitted articles/structures from the area being No. 3/1 of Larri Stand No. 3 in Final Plot No. 430 (Part) of Ellisbridge TP Scheme No. 3 of the petitioner including paving, electrical installations, water connection and fixtures, as being illegal and unconstitutional and has also further prayed to restrain the respondent Corporation from obstructing the petitioner from carrying on business in acordance with the permissions and resolutions of the respondent in this behalf from time to time. So far as the petitioner of Spl. C. A. No. 7823/2000 is concerned, it has been prayed to issue a writ of mandamus di