GUWAHATI, India, Sept. 19 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on Aug. 20:

1] Heard Mr. K. N. Choudhury, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Singha, learned counsel, appearing for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. P. Nayak, learned Standing Counsel, Finance Department, appearing for the respondent Nos.1 & 2, and Mr. P. P. Dutta, learned standing Counsel, APSC, for respondent Nos. 3, 4 and 5.

2] By way of the instant two writ petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners are assailing, inter alia, the selection of the private respondents for promotion to the cadre of the Finance and Accounts Officer/Treasury Officer (FAO/TO), and the issues raised in both the writ petitions being identical...