ORDER :

1. This case is taken up through video conferencing.

2. The present writ petition has been filed for quashing the order dated 20.06.2018 passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Pakur- respondent no.2 in Revision Case no.1 of 2018-19, whereby the petitioner’s application for grant of fresh mining lease of stone over an area of 06 acres of land has been rejected. Further prayer has been made for issuance of direction upon the respondent no.2 to execute the lease deed in favour of the petitioner forthwith.

3. The factual background of the case as stated in the writ petition is that on 25.02.2016, the petitioner had applied for grant of fresh mining lease for a period of 10 years in respect of land appertaining to plot nos.999, 1000, 1002(P), 1003, 1004 & 1005, Khata Nos.88 & 89, measuring an area of 6 acres, situated in Mauza Hathigarh, P.S. Littipara, District Pakur. The letter of intent (L.O.I.) was issued on 22.04.2016 and approval for the said fresh mining lease of stone in favour of the petitioner was also given on 29.11.2016. Vide letter dated 26.12.2016, the petitioner was directed to deposit requisite fee and relevant documents within 15 days for execution of lease deed, which