JUDGMENT : Kurian, J. 1. Leave granted. 2. It is not in dispute that the issue raised in these appeals is the same as in Civil Appeal Nos. 1949-1966 of 2016. 3. Therefore, these appeals are disposed of in terms of the Judgment passed on 11.01.2017 in Civil Appeal Nos. 1949-1966 of 2016. 4. The judgment in Civil Appeal Nos. 1949-1966 of 2016 shall form part of this Judgment. No costs.