WP(C) 8308/2003 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.P. KATAKEY None appears for the petitioner. I have heard Mrs. Phukan, learned State counsel appearing for the respondent Nos.1 to 4. The petitioner by the present petition has challenged the order dated 22 .09.2003 passed by the Conservator of Forests, Eastern Assam Circle, Jorhat, ref using to extend the period of permit granted to him earlier. It appears that a permit was issued in favour of the petitioner on 20.06 .2003 to extract certain quantity of sand from Bhogdoi Sand Mahal No.3. Accordin g to the petitioner within the period from 20.06.2003 to 19.09.2003 as the said quantity of sand could not be extracted, an application was filed for extension of the period of the permit, which has been rejected. Since the original period of permit expired on 19.09.2003, no order at t his stage i.e. after expiry of 8(eight) years can now be passed directing the Go vernment to extend the period of any lease for extraction of any quantity of san d. Hence the writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Interim order passed earlier, if any, stands vacated.