These two writ appeals are directed against the judgment and order dated 21.2.95 passed by the learned Single Judge in Civil Rule No.434 of 1990 and Civil Rule No.418 of 1990, In these two writ appeals, common question %of law and facts has been raised and as such, they are being disposed by this common order.

2. We have heard Mr, T. Nandakumar, learned counsel for the appellants as well as Mr. S. Jayanta, learned counsel for the respondent at length.

3. The facts given rise to the filing of the present appeal may be summarily recited. The writ petitioner in Civil Rule No.434 of 1990 was appointed as Casual Artiste Grade II in the Department of Drama Unit of the Publicity Department by an order dated 30th November, 1967. Thereafter, by an order dated 30th August, 1969 he was appointed Artiste Grade I. From the order dated 1.12.75 at Annexure 3, it clearly appeared that on the recommendation of the DPC held on 27.11.75, Gradation List Grade I Artiste has been prepared in order of merit. In the said list, name of the petitioner appeared in serial No.1. By another order dated 22.11.78 Annexure 4, it appears that on the recommendation of the Screening Committee and on the