IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY, THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND FOUR PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO WRIT PETITION Nos. 4720, 19607, 19634, 19839, 19846, 19915, 19927, 19931, 19993, 20096, 20248, 20312, 20340, 20399, 20580, 20717, 21112 of 2003 and 3816 and 7657 of 2004 WRIT PETITION NO : 4720 of 2003: Between: V.Prameela, w/o.Lakshmi Narayana, r/o.Kondapalli village, Ibrahimpatnam mandal, Krishna district … Petitioner and 1)State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to the Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat buildings, Hyderabad. 2)The District Collector, Krishna district, Machilipatnam. 3)The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari dist. 4)The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna district … Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus directing the third respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the petitioner for a period of 10 years from 22.5.1996 to 21.5.2006 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.610/Q/96, dated 22.5.1996 by declaring the action of the respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19607 of 2003 Between: M/s. Sri Vijayalaxmi Stone Crusher, plot No. 25, 1st Lane, R.T.C.Colony, Vijayawada, Krishna Dt. …Petitioner AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep.by its Secretary to Govt., Industries & Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Hyderabad 2 The Dist.Collector, Krishna District., Machilipatnam 3 The Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the petitioner for a period of 10 years from 2-1-1996 to 1-1-2006 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No. 2062/Q/95, dated 12-11-1998 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19634 of 2003: Between: M/s. Kondapalli Stone Crusher, Kondapalli Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District, rep. by its Managing Partner, Sri P.Venkateswara Rao … Petitioner AND 1 State of A.P., rep., by its Secretary to Govt., Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, E.G.District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the petitioner for a period of 15 years from 27-10-1993 to 26-10-2008 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.1879/Q/93 dated 27-10-1993 by declaring the action of the respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19839 of 2003: Between: M.V. Narayana Rao, S/o. M. Raghavaiah, Kondapalli, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of Adhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Kaiknada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 10 years from 12.11.1997 to 11.11.2007 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No. 4512/Q/97 dated 10.11.1997 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19846 of 2003 : Between: M/s. Sudha Stone Crusher, Kondapalli Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District. Properitor, P. Sudha, rep. by her G.P.A. Holder, P. Venkateswara Rao, ..PETITIONER AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Departmnet of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. ..RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 15 years from 11.10.1993 to 10.10.2008 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No. 1003/A/93 dated 11.10.1993 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19915 of 2003 : Between: M/s.Krishna Mohan Stone Works, H.No.54-13-2/1A, Srinivasa Nagar, Bank Colony, Vijayawada, Krishna dist. rep. by P.Krishna Mohan, Managing Partner … Petitioner AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Departmnet of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 15 years from 06.04.1994 to 05.04.2009 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.2621/Q/93, dated 06.04.1994 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19927 of 2003 : Between: M/s.Vijayalaxmi Stone Crusher, Plot No.25, 1st lane, R.T.C.colony, Vijayawada, Krishna dist., rep. by Managing Partner Y.Mohan Rso …Petitioner AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Departmnet of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 15 years from 12.11.1998 to 11.11.2013 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.5671/Q/93, dated 12.11.1998 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19931 of 2003 : Between: G.Dhanumjaya Rao, s/o.Veeraiah, r/o.Ibrahimpatnam post & mandal, Krishna dist. …Petitioner AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Departmnet of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 10 years from 23.05.1997 to 22.05.2007 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.70/Q/97, dated 19.05.1997 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 19993 of 2003 : Between: Sri Vijaya Laxmi Q WLCC Society, Putlamgattu, Pragathinagar, Kondapalli village, Ibrahimpatnam mandal, Krishna district, rep. by its President K.Anjaneyulu. …Petitioner AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Departmnet of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 10 years from 16.07.1998 to 15.07.2008 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.1435/Q/96, dated 16.07.1998 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE )WRIT PETITION NO : 20096 of 2003 : Between: A.satyanarayana, s/o.A.Maraiah, c/o.A.Rama Rao, D.No.7-65, Panchayat Office Road, Kondapalli village, Ibrahimpatnam mandal, Krishna district, …Petitioner AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Departmnet of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 10 years from 12.01.1994 to 11.01.2004 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.1324/Q/93, dated 12.01.1994 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents : GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE )WRIT PETITION NO : 20248 of 2003: Between: 1 V.Rammohana Rao, s/o. Jaganadha Rao, r/o. Kondapallli, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna Dist. 2 S.Raghuram s/o. Venkatarama Subramanyam, r/o. D.No.40-9/4-24 Municipal Employees Colony, Sarada nagar, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist. 3 Vijaya Jyothi Stone Crusher, rep. by its Managing Partner K.Vani Kumari, w/o. Radha Krishna r/o. Jyothi Nilayama, Near Nirmala Kanvent, Benzi Circle, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 Govt.of Andhra Pradesh, Department of Mines & Geology, rep. by its Secretary, Industries & Commerce (Mines-II) Dept., Secretariat, Hyderabad 2 The Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kakinada, E.G.Dist. 3 The Dist.Collector, Krishna Dist. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Veterinary colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist. 5 The Sub-Collector, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not renewing the mining leases granted in favour of the petitioners in R.S.No.1 of Kondapally village, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District, and in not permitting them to operate the quarrying operations as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and without any power or authority and consequently direct the respondents to renew the mining leases granted to the petitioners in R.S.No.1 of Kondapally village, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District and permit them to operate the mines. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.T.RAJENDRA PRASAD Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE WRIT PETITION NO : 20312 of 2003 Between: 1 Baji Babu Constructions, rep.by its Managing Partner Sri.V.Rama Mohan Rao S/o.Jaganadha Rao R/o.Kondapalli, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal Krishna District. 2 M/s.Chaitanya Granite Metal Works, rep.by Managing partner Sri P.Chaitanya S/o.P.R.K.Prasad, R/o.10-33, Varalakshmi Puram, Ashok Nagar, Vijayawada, Krishna District 3 P.Karunakaar, S/o.Venkaiah R/o.Krishna Venam Villagae, Kiralampudi Mandal E.G.District. 4 M/s.Vengamamba Engineering company, rep.by its Proprietor P.Venkaiah S/o.late China Venkaiah, Krishna Venam Village, Kirshna Venam Village, Kirlampudi Mandal E.G.District. 5 S.Kadareswara Rao, S/o.Radha Krishna, R/o.Ibrahim Patnam Vijayawada, Krishna District. 6 S.Kadareswara Rao, S/o.Radha Krishna R/o.Ibrahim Patnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District 7 M/s.Venkataraman Granite Metal Works, rep.by Proprietor, Sri S.Raghuram S/o.Venkatarama Subramanyam, R/o.D.No.40-9/4-24, Municipal Employees Colony Sarada Nagar, Vijayawada, Krishna District 8 M/s.Swaroopa Granite Metal Works, rep.by Managing partner Sri K.Nageswara Rao, s/o.Nagaiah, R/o.76-8/1-19/1, Lalithanagar, Bhavanipuram, Vijayawada, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of Mines and Geology, rep.by its Secretary, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II)Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad 2 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology Kakinada, East Godavari District. 3 The District Collector, Krishna District 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada. 5 Sub-Collector, Vijayawada, Krishna district. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent not to cancel the mining leases granted in favour of the petitioners herein by declaring the action of the respondents in proposing to cancel the leases of the petitioners as illegal, arbitrary unconstitutional, without any power or authority and further direct the respondents to permit the petitioners to operate the quarrying operation as long as their leases are existing in R.S.No.1 of Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna district. Counsel for the Petitioners:MR.T.RAJENDRA PRASAD Counsel for the Respondents: G.P. FOR INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE, WRIT PETITION NO : 20340 of 2003 Between: G.Dhanumjaya Rao s/o.Veeraiah Ibrahimpatnam Post & Mandal Krishna District. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of Andhra pradesh, rep.by its Secretary to Government Industries and Commerce(Mines-II)Department, Secretariat buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 District collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam 3 Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 Assistant Director of mines and Geology Department of Mines, veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the petitioner for a period of 10 years from 23.5.1997 to 22.5.2007 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.271/Q/97 dated 19.5.1997 by declaring the action of the respondentS as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents: G.P. FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE, WRIT PETITION NO : 20399 of 2003 Between: Orsu China Koteswara Rao, S/o.Venkaiah, Kondapalli Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna Dist. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of A.P., rep.by its Secretary to Govt., Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Dept., Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 Dist.Collector, Krishna Dist. Machilipatnam. 3 Dy.Director of Mines & Geology, Dept.of Mines, Kakinada, E.G.Dist. 4 Asst.Director of Mines & Geology, Dept. of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna Dist. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the petitioner for a period of 10 years from 27-5-1997 to 26-5-2007 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kakinada in his proceedings No.722/Q/97 dated 15-6-1997 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents: G.P. FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE, WRIT PETITION NO : 20580 of 2003 Between: V. Kondala Rao s/o V. Veeraswamy R/o Kondapalli Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal Krishna District ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Secretary to Government Industries and Commerce ( Mines-II) Department, Secretariart Buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad 2 District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam 3 Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District 4 Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd Respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 10 years from 20-10-1995 to 19-10-2005 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Kakinada, in his proceedings No., 2382,M/2/85 dated 18-10-1995 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent No.: G.P.FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE, WRIT PETITION NO : 20717 of 2003 Between: M/s.Standard Granite Crusher, Kattubadipalem Village, G.Konduru (M) Krishna District, rep.by its Managing Partner, M.S.Pillai ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep.by its Secretary to Government Industries and Commerce(Mines-II) Department, Secretariat, Buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad,. 2 District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 15 years from 3-2-1995 to 2-2-2010 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.4345/Q/94 dated 30.03.1995 by declaring the action of the Respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents.: G.P.FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE, WRIT PETITION NO : 21112 of 2003 Between: M/s. Venkataramana Stone Crusher, Rep. by. Popr. Smt. E. Parvthamma, W/o. Atchaiah, R/o. Mulapadu Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, Department of Mines and Geology, Rep. by its Secretary, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 The Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada. 3 The District Collector, Krishna District. 4 The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada. 5 Sub-Collector, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent not to cancel the mining leases granted in favour of the petitioners herein by declaring the action of the respondents in proposing to cancel the leases of the petitioners as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional, without any power or authority and further direct the respondents to permit the petitioners to operate the quarrying operations as long as their leases are existing in R.S. No.1 of Kondapally Village, Ibrahimpatnam, Krishna District. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.T.RAJENDRA PRASAD Counsel for the Respondents: G.P.FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERECE, WRIT PETITION NO : 3816 of 2004 Between: Smt. V. Prameela, W/o. Lakshmi Narayana, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep., by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce [Mines-II], Department, Secretariat Buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, E.G.District. 4 Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the Petitioner for a period of 10 years from 11.3.1998 to 10.3.2008 in pursuance of the proceedings of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada in his proceedings No.5905/Q/91 dated 11.3.1998 by declaring the action of the respondents as illegal and void. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.RAMALINGESWAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE, WRIT PETITION NO : 7657 of 2004 Between: V.Rajya Lakshmi, w/o V.Kondala Rao, r/o Kondapalli Village, Ibrahimpatnam Mandal, Krishna District. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 State of Andhra Pradesh, rep., by its Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Mines-II) Department, Secretariat Buildings, Secretariat, Hyderabad. 2 District Collector, Krishna District, Machilipatnam. 3 Deputy Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Kakinada, East Godavari District. 4 Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Department of Mines, Veterinary Colony, Ring Road, Vijayawada, Krishna District. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue any appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent not to cancel the lease granted in favour of the petitioner for a period of 10 years from 30-12-1995 to 29-12-2005 and 4-11-1997 to 3-11-2007 in respect of an extent of 0.202 hectares and 1.000