Mr. Surya Kant, J.: - We propose to decide LPA Nos.541, 542, 543, 793, 794 & 797 of 1994 preferred by the State of Punjab and its authorities and LPA No.1306 of 1994 filed by Mahant Madan Mohan Dass Chela Mahant Atma Dass, Mandir Thakur Dwara Bihari Dass Wala, Rajpura, Patiala along with CWP Nos.4575 of 1991; 3762, 3586, 14844, 14532 & 14529 of 1996; 5885 & 13515 of 1997; 15892 of 2004; 11537 of 2005; 18313 of 2006; 11136 of 2007; 3174, 6988, 10064, 2712, 9690 of 2008; 10438 of 2009; 1428 of 2010 by way of a composite order as the issues that arise for consideration in these cases are broadly common in nature. The brief facts of each case are also being distinctly noticed.

2. We also propose to treat LPA No.541 of 1994 as the lead case amongst the Appeals though the short order under appeal in that case dated 01.02.1994 draws its reasons from the judgement dated 14.01.1994 rendered by learned Single Judge in CWP No.7142 of 1992 (Dera Sullar, Tehsil and District Patiala vs. State of Punjab etc.) against which State of Punjab has preferred LPA No.542 of 1994. Similarly, amongst the writ petitions, we propose to treat CWP No.18313 of 2006 as the lead case wherein the petition