of the matter, these writ petitions are allowed. The impugned orders directing closure of the evidence as well as refusing permission to deposit cost of Rs.2000/- and carrying out the amendments are hereby quashed and set aside. It is directed that the petitioners be allowed to deposit costs of Rs.2000/within four weeks from the date of this order and carry out the amendment already granted within a week thereafter. It is further directed that the respondents shall be allowed to adduce evidence within two weeks from depositing the amount of Rs.2000/- and carry out necessary amendments, and if the petitioners do not lead evidence within the time stipulated as per this order, the petitioners shall forfeit their right to adduce the evidence. This order is made subject to payment of additional cost of Rs.7000/- (Rupees seven thousand) to the original plaintiff in each of the cases within four weeks from the date of this order, failing which the petitioners shall forfeit all the rights granted by this order.