( 1. ) WE propose to decide both the appeals (LPA No. 216/98 : Lakhandas Manikpuri v. Central Warehousing Corporation and Ors. , and LPA No. 217/98 : Smt. Manjula Das v. Central Warehousing Corporation and Ors.) by this common judgment, since the question for consideration and decision are directed to almost on similar situation.

( 2. ) LAKHANDAS Manikpuri v. The Central Warehousing Corporation and Ors. (LPA No. 216/98): The appellant was sponsored by Raipur Employment Exchange for interview for the post Sweeper to clean godowns etc. , which was to take place on January 31, 1971, in the office of the Central Warehouse, Bhatapara, (Annexure P/l ). Thereafter, the post of daily rated Sweeper at the rate of Rs. 75 per month (Consolidated) was offered to him. He was directed to bring the original educational certificates and registration of Employment Exchange Card at the time of joining the post by memorandum dated February 1, 1971 (Annexure P/2 ). The petitioner was appointed daily rated Watchman at the rate of Rs. 3. 15 per day with effect from March 1, 1973, by office order dated 23rd Feb. , 1973 (Annexure P-2/a ). Pursuant to this appointment, the appellant joined the post