COMMON ORDER

Since common issue is raised in these Writ Petitions, they are being disposed of by the following common order. Aggrieved by the proceedings of Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History - first respondent herein dated 30-01-1996, extending his period of Probation for six months with effect from 24-01-96, Dr. E. Johnson-petitioner has filed W.P.No. 1454 of 96 to quash the said order and consequently forbear the respondents from treating him as a probationer.

2. Aggrieved by the proceedings of the very same Institution dated 30-01-96, terminating their Probation and discharging them from the services of Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History-first respondent, Dr. Mathew K. Sabastian and Dr. C.P. Geevan, petitioners have filed W.P.Nos. 1784/96 and 1842/96 respectively to quash those proceedings and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate them in service with backwages, continuity of service and all other attendant benefits.

3. The common facts applicable to all the three writ petitions are briefly stated hereunder:

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (hereinafter referred to as "SACON")-first respondent Society