This writ petition is filed for a Mandamus to set aside the Memo No.11586/M.II(2)/2011-14, dated 28.9.2013 of respondent No.1 whereby it has dismissed the revision petition filed by the petitioner against the order in Proceedings No.24870/R3-1/2010, dated 20.5.2011 of respondent No.2 determining the mining lease for black galaxy granite to the petitioner.

2. The impugned order reads:

“Heard the case, duly giving opportunity for personal hearing on 13.12.2011 and taking into account the arguments put forth by both the Revision Applicant and the Implead Petitioner and remarks submitted by the Director of Mines & Geology, Hyderabad, the Revision Application filed by the applicant is hereby dismissed.

Accordingly, the above RA is disposed off under rule 35-A of Andhra Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966.”

3. A perusal of the impugned order shows that the same is bereft of any reasons whatsoever. Respondent No.1 seems to be oblivious of the fact that being a quasi-judicial functionary vested with the revisional jurisdiction to decide the valuable rights of the citizens it has the duty and obligation to support the order with reasons.

4. Duty to give reasons is a facet o