JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. A. Apang, learned Senior counsel assisted by Ms. N. Anju, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. S. Tappin, learned Senior Government Advocate, Arunachal Pradesh, appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 - 4, Mr. K. Bogo, learned counsel appearing for the private respondent Nos. 5 - 7 and Mr. D. Ado, learned counsel appearing for the respondent No.8.

2. This petition, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is preferred by seven petitioners, praying for following relief(s):-

(i) To direct the respondent authorities to consider and expeditious disposal of the representation dated 07.02.2020, submitted by the petitioners.

(ii) To regularize the service of the petitioners in the post of LDC/LDC Typist.

(iii) To give pay and allowances equal to a regular Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/LDC- Typist from the day when they were engaged as contingency typist, as they have been discharging the duty of regular LDC and also to quash the appointment of private respondent Nos.5 – 8, being the same made without following proper procedure.

3. The background facts, l