SHIVASHANKAR BHAT, J. ( 1 ) THESE petitions are allowed; the terminations of the services of the petitioners are set aside and the respondent-corporation is directed to continue the services of the petitioners in their respective posts till it examines the question of filling up of the posts regularly on a permanent basis. As and when regular and permanent appointments are to be made, provision shall be made to give preferences to the respective petitioners in the selection. Rules is made absolute. In the circumstances of the case, there will be no order as to costs. Writ petitions allowed. --- *** --- .