Arun Mishra, J.

1. In these writ petitions (M. P. No. 2249/92, M. P. No. 4153/93, W. P. No. 3282/97, W. P. No. 2971/97 and W. P. No. 3786/97) common question is involved. Circular dated 1-8-1991, 15-6-1995 and the selection made pursuant thereto in the cadre of Finance and Accounts Wing has been assailed. It is also submitted that for induction into service of finance and accounts cadre prescribing of the departmental examination is unauthorised and bad in law.

2. Facts are being referred from WP No. 2971/97. M. P. Vidyut Karmachari Sangh has filed the petition in representative capacity for and on behalf of Class III and IV employees. It is averred that Board has been constituted under section 79(c) of Electricity Supply Act, 1948 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"). There are technical and non-technical wings in the service cadre, eligibility criteria, promotional avenues differ. The non-technical side is known as Finance and Accounts Wing. Direct recruitment is provided in the Finance and Accounts cadre at the stage of Office Asstt. Grade III. Other posts have to be filled by way of promotion. Departmental examination has been prescribed for deciding eligibility for promot