ORDER :

(N. Mala, J.)

(Prayer in both W.P.Nos.3307 and 3308 of 2004: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records from the file of the 1st respondent in G.O.Ms.No.213, MA & WS (MC2) Department, dated 31.12.2003 and the resolution passed by the 2nd respondent in Resolution No.20 (item No.9) dated 25.04.2003 and quash the same.)

Prayer in W.P.(MD). No.4289 of 2004: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a WRIT OF DECLARATION declaring that the resolution No.MPT6/26177/2000 passed by the Madurai Municipal Council on 25.04.2003, as item No.9 in their emergency meeting deciding to demand non-refundable deposits from the property owners as null and void, arbitrary, without any power, and out side the powers conferred upon the respondent Municipal Council under the provisions of Madurai City Municipal Corporation Act No.15 of 1971.)

1. The Writ Petition Nos.3307 and 3308 of 2004 are filed for a Writ of Certiorari or any other appropriate writ or order in the nature of