WP(C) 6175/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY The petitioner, who was settled with the Dilli Stone Quarry for the period 2008- 2010, is before this Court seeking direction from the Forest Authorities to enab le him to operate the stone quarry for extraction of the balance quantity of Mah al materials. It is submitted by Mr. J. Sarmah, learned counsel that the lessee suffered loss because of operation of a check-dam on the Dilli River and the loss suffered by the lessee has also been reflected in the report dated 24.8.2010 of the Chief Co nservator of Forest (T), Assam. Having regard to the fact that the term of settlement was over on 8.3.2010 and c onsidering the provisions of Rule 21(3) of the Assam Sale of Forest Produce Coup es and Mahals Rules, 1977, which permits maximum extension of 3 months beyond th e settlement period, I see no justification to give any direction on the petitio ner’s prayer for extension of the settlement period, to enable him to re-coup hi s loss. It is ordered accordingly. However, having regard to the limited prayer for considering a representation f or proportionate relief of the kist deposited by the settlement holder, the peti tioner is permitted to make a representation in this regard to the Govt. If such a representation is filed, the Govt. may consider and dispose of the same on me rit, by recording a speaking order on the said representation, within 6 weeks fr om the date of receipt of the same. This case is disposed of accordingly.