1. This order disposes of Writ Petition No.7007/08 and Writ Petition No.7163/08. Reference to annexures is taken from Writ Petition No.7163/ 08 is hereinafter described as 'A' and of Writ Petition No.7007/08 is hereinafter described as 'R'.

2. Short facts involved in the petitions are that an advertisement marked as Annexure P-4 was issued on 5.8.2007 by Gram Panchayat Magron, Block Batiyagarh, District Damoh, inviting applications thereby for the post of Panchayat Karmi in the said Gram Panchayat. Petitioners of both the writ petitions and certain other applicants made their respective applications pursuant to the said advertisement. A meeting of the Gram Panchayat was convened and after considering the applications, 'A' was selected and appointed by majority of Panchas for the post of Panchayat Kami and a resolution to this effect was passed on 29.8.2007 vide Annexure P-5. An order of appointment was, accordingly, issued in favour of 'A' on 29.8.2007 vide Annexure P-6. Pursuant thereto 'A' gave his joining on 31.8.2007. Collector Damoh issued necessary notification declaring 'A' as Panchayat Karmi vide his order dated 12.10.2007 vide Annexure P-10. 'R' challenged the appoin