K.M. JOSEPH, C.J.

Petitioners, eight in number, seek the following prayers:

“(i) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent authorities of the State of Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam to take appropriate steps in terms of the judgment of the Hon’ble Apex Court dated 27th April, 2012 and interim order dated 20th August 2015, for reverting the employees working in Uttarakhand Pey Jal Nigam who have been promoted on higher posts by taking benefit of reservation in promotion after 15th November 1997.

(ii) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the Chairman, Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam to take appropriate action for reversion of the employees whose names are mentioned in the list enclosed with the communication dated 4th September 2015 of the U.P. Jal Nigam, issued in compliance of the judgment and orders of the Hon’ble Apex Court dated 27th April 2012 and 20th August 2015.”

2. The third respondent in the writ petition is the Uttarakhand Pey Jal Nigam (hereinafter referred to as the “Nigam”) through its Chairman. The fourth respondent is the Managing Director of the Nigam. Respondent Nos. 7 to 18 are the