( 1 ) THESE two matters are placed before this Larger Bench, by virtue of an order passed by Honble the Acting Chief Justice, on 19th June, 2003, following an order passed by the learned Single Judge of this Court, on 8th October, 2001 in these matters, referring the matters to Division Bench / Larger Bench.

( 2 ) THESE petitions are filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India for a Writ of mandamus or direction for quashing and setting aside Notification dated 3rd April,2001, issued by the State of Gujarat under Section 7 of the Gujarat Panchayat Act,1993 (hereinafter referred to as "the New Act" ). Under the said Notification, the State Government excluded the local area of Govindpura from existing area of Veda Gram Panchayat. By the said Notification, the State Government created new areas of Veda and Govindpura Gram Panchayatas comprising of local areas of Veda (Revenue Village) and Govindpura (Petapara ). A challenge is also made to Notification dated 16th April,2001 issued by the District Development Officer, Gandhinagar, by which the Government has deprived Veda (Govindpura Gram Panchayat) and Kalol Taluka of Gandhinagar District and created V