- (1.) Heard.
(2.) Issue notice.
(3.) Mr. P.P. Malhotra, learned Additional Solicitor General, appears on behalf of respondent no.1 (Union of India). Mr. Colin Gonsalves, learned senior counsel, appears on behalf of the writ petitioners. Copies of the application have already been served upon them. They may file their objections if any within two weeks.;