( 1 ) AS prayed by learned Counsel for the parties, matters of Single Bench have been taken up for final hearing along with matters of public interest being heard by this Division Bench.

( 2 ) ISSUE Rule. Heard learned Counsel for the parties. This batch of one hundred sixty one petitions are proposed to be decided by this judgment since challenge is directed against selection of Vidya Sahayaks with variation as to grounds of challenge taken by the petitioners. With a view to place emphasis on the axis of challenge, parties classified as under : (1) Petitioners belong to Gujarat, they have passed qualifying examination from Universities in Gujarat, however, they had obtained the qualification of Trained Graduate from Universities outside Gujarat. (2) Petitioners challenge age relaxation in favour of S. C, S. T. , S. E. B. C. , female, physically handicapped, widow and destitute women candidates. (3) Petitioners challenge requirement of furnishing original certificates along with the applications instead of zerox copies of Certificates. (4) Petitioners also seek reservation for H. S. C. (Science Stream) pass candidates for the posts of Vidya Sahayaks. (5) Peti