The legitimacy of the order of settlement of Gorjan Bullutjan Min Mahal (Fishery) in favour of the respondent No. 4 by the respondents Nos. 2 and 3, is the subject-matter of this proceeding under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

2. Respondent No. 3, the Managing Director, Assam Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd., hereinafter referred to as the Corporation, by his communication dated 10-5-99, made the following order :

"Sub : Matters regarding to Garjan Meen Mahal at Hajo.

Ref : Your application dated 24-3-99 and 30-3-99.

Sir,

With reference to your application it has been decided to settle the Garjan Bullutjan Fishery which is situated at Hajo of Kamrup district is settled with you for a period of 5 years (i.e. 1999 to 2004) or decided to run the said Mahal according to the agreement made between you and corporation.

1999-2000 - Rs. 2,70,435/-

2000-2001 - Rs. 3,52,110/-

2001-2002 - Rs. 4,47,700/-

2002-2003 - Rs. 5,09,410/-

2003-2004 - Rs. 5,92,900/-

Total - Rs. 21,72,555.00

(Rupees twenty one lakhs Seventy two thousand five hundred fifty five only)

If you agree with this proposal, then you can make an agreement for running the fishery by depositing 10% of the amoun