AR. LAKSHMANAN, J.

A common order was passed by Sathasivam, J. in Writ Petitions Nos. 8505 and 8845 of 1995 and Writ Petition No. 18513 of 1996 on 30-4-1997 filed by one K. V. Shanmugam, Ponnuswamy and K. V. Shanmugam respectively.

2. Writ Petition No. 8505 of 1995 was filed for a certiorarified mandamus, calling for the records of the State of Tamil Nadu in G. O. Ms. No. 119 (Industries (B2) Department), dated 5-5-1995, quash the same and to consequently direct the respondents 1 to 4 therein to pass orders, granting lease or renewal in favour of the writ petitioner, Mr. K. V. Shanmugam in respect of 18.60 acres in bit No. 5 of Badanavadi Reserved Forest, Ponnagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District by disposing of the petitioner's application, dated 9-5-1994.

3. Writ Petition No. 8845 of 1995 was filed by oe Mr. Ponnusamy, a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. He filed the writ petition for a certiorari relating to the proceeding of the State of Tamil Nadu in G. O. Ms. No. 119 (Industries B2 Department), dated 5-5-1995 and to quash the same.

4. Writ Petition No. 18513 of 1996 was filed by the very same K. V. Shanmugam for a declaration, declaring that the lease Agreeme