J U D G M E N T

These writ petitions are filed with reference to issues relating to an order dated 10/06/2014 passed by the Registrar of Firms in the matter of re-constitution deed of a partnership Firm M/s.Chandragiri Constructions (hereinafter referred to as the 'Firm') and hence decided together.

2. The short facts involved in the writ petition would disclose that the Firm is a family concern and as per the partnership deed dated 01/04/2000, the Firm consisted of seven partners. The Firm is involved in the business of undertaking and executing works on contract basis from Government and its Departments. One of the partners, Sri.Kunhimahin Haji passed away on 13/12/2013. The partners of the Firm executed a re-constitution deed dated 11/04/2014.

3. The petitioner in WPC No.15281/2014, Sri.K.M.Ahammed Nizar (hereinafter referred as 'erstwhile partner') was not included as a partner in the re-constitution deed. It was executed only by the other partners. The Firm submitted the re-constitution deed dated 11/04/2014 for registration and has also sought for notice of change in the constitution of the Firm under Section 63(1) of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.

4. The erstwhile partner sub