1. For the reasons mentioned, the applications are allowed. Delay in bringing the legal heirs of petitioner No.2 on record is condoned. Legal heirs of petitioner No.2 are permitted to be brought on record. Amendment be carried out forthwith.
2. Civil Applications are allowed and disposed of.
Writ Petition No.3052/2016
3. It is the contention of Shri F. T. Mirza, learned counsel for the petitioners that the issue is covered by judgment dated 02/02/2024 in Writ Petition No.5042/2016 (Association of College and University Superannuated Teachers, (Maharashtra) vs. Union of India, Thr. its Under Secretary, Dept. of Education, New Delhi and ors.) delivered at Aurangabad Bench.