At the very outset, learned counsel has stated that as the issue raised in the instant Original application (OA) is fully covered by the law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Shiva Kant Jha Vs. Union of India, bearing Writ Petition No. 694 of 2015 decided on 13.04.2018, so the official respondents adopt the written statements, already filed on their behalf in connected/similar matters bearing O.A. Nos. 54/2018, 158/2018, 295/2017, 1270/2017, 1469/2017, 513/2017, 587/2017, 376/2016, 621/2016 and 737/2015, which may be considered written statement, on their behalf, in this case as well.

In this manner, the pleadings are complete.  As the controversy involved in the instant O.A. is squarely covered by the ratio of law laid down in the indicated case by the Hon'ble Apex Court, so the case is adjourned to 07.05.2018, for arguments, with connected cases, as prayed for.