1. - The instant writ petition has been filed for quashing the order dated 25.11.1999 (Annx. 8) passed by the Government issuing directions to make appointments as per the directions contained therein. The said impugned order dated 25.11.1999 has also been challenged by other petitioners by way of filing separate writ petitions. Some petitions have been filed challenging the discriminatory attitude of the respondents while implementing the order dated 25.11.1999. Particulars of all petitions have been furnished in the Schedule annexed to this judgment. Since common questions of law and facts are involved, all the writ petitions are being decided by a common judgment taking the instant Petition as the leading case.'

2. The facts and circumstances giving rise to this case are that respondent No. 3 advertised 222 posts of Teachers Grade III, vide Advertisement dated 15.6.1998 (Annx. 1), inviting applications from the eligible candidates. Posts had to be filled up as per the provisions contained in the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996 (for short, "the Rules, 1996"). The advertisement itself lays down the eligibility of candidates including educational qualification, age etc