B. SUDERSHAN REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THIS batch of writ appeals and writ petitions are being disposed of by a common judgment since the subject matter that arises for consideration in all of them is interconnected. The writ appeals themselves were preferred by the State Government as well as the Andhra Pradesh Mineral development Corporation against the common order dated 28-3-2002 passed by the learned single Judge of this court whereunder and whereby the learned single judge having allowed the writ petitions issued certain directions by which the appellants are aggrieved.

( 2 ) THE controversy centres around the government s decision in reserving an extent of Acs. 61-50 cents of land in Survey no. 55/5 in Rajupalem Lakshmipuram Village in Chimakurthi Mandal, Prakasham District, for undertaking mining operations by Andhra pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (for short apmdc ). This land contains galaxy granite and is suitable for mining operations. The galaxy granite derivable from these lands is a special variety for which there is stated to be a great demand in the international market.

( 3 ) THE case has a long history. An extent of Acs. 86-50 cents of land in Survey no. 55/5 of

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