S.M. Subramaniam, J.

The impugned notification issued by the 2nd respondent Periyar University, P.G. Extension Centre, Dharmapuri, in proceeding dated 14.07.2016 and the notification in respect of Periyar University Constituent Arts and Science College, Harur, dated 14.07.2016 is under challenge in these writ petitions.

2. The learned Senior Counsel, appearing on behalf of the Writ Petitioners made a submission that the Writ Petitioners were appointed as temporary employees in Periyar University. The Writ Petitioners are continuing in service for many years and specifically most of the petitioners have already completed ten years of service. It is contended that on account of the long services rendered with the University. The Writ Petitioners are entitled for permanent regularization and permanent absorptions.

3. When the Writ Petitioners are working on temporary basis for more than ten years, the University had initiated steps to recruit new employees from open market and therefore the petitioners are constrained to move the present Writ Petitions challenging the recruitment notification issued by the University on 14.07.2016.

4. It is contended by the Petitioners that all of