( 1 ) SINCE the common question of entitlement of regularization in service of Kalol Municipality arises in these petitions, the same have been heard together and disposed of by this common judgement.

( 2 ) THE petitioners have inter-alia contended that they have been continuously working on their respective post since last 11 to 31 years with the respondent No. 1. Respondent No. 1 is Kalol Municipality. Respondent No. 2 is the District Panchayat, Panchmahals and respondent No. 3 is the State of Gujarat. The case of the petitioners is that they are entitled to be regularized in service in the respective posts and that they are entitled to equal pay for equal work. The nature of the work attached to their posts is of permanent nature. According to the contention of the petitioners, they are working on permanent posts of Octroi Clerk, Naka Watchman, Octroi Watchman, Ravania, Valveman, Pump Driver, Gardener, Supervisor, Watersupply Watchman, Fireman, Fire Fighter Driver and Fireman, in the office of Kalol Municipality. The duties and responsibilities of the petitioners are also of permanent nature and it is exactly similar to the duties and responsibilities performed by re