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The petitioners are working as Hatchery Workers in the various aquahatcheries run by the Matsyafed. It is contended that having regard to the long service rendered as Hatchery Workers, they are eligible to be considered for regularisation in service. At present they are paid only daily wages. The petitioners point out that claims made by similarly situated persons have been considered favourably by the 3rd respondent vide Ext. P1 order dated 22-1-2007 and as many as 13 persons have been granted the benefit of regularisation in service. It is contended, based on the claim that these petitioners stand on a similar footing, their cases also ought to have been considered by the respondents along with those who are covered by Ext.