(Sathish K. Agnihotri, J. & K.K. Sasidharan, J.)

1. These two writ appeals are directed against the order, dated 24, March, 2011 in W.P.No.2015 of 2008 whereby and whereunder, the learned Single Judge was pleased to direct M/s. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., appellant in W.A. No. 657 of 2011 to hand over the leasehold premises to the first respondent along with a consequential direction to the Chief Controller of Explosives and Commissioner of Police to pass appropriate orders for cancellation of Explosive licence and 'no objection certificate' in accordance with Rule 152 of The Petroleum Rules, 2002.

2. Since there are two intra Court appeals challenging the very same order, the background facts as found in W.A.No.657 of 2011 are taken up to narrate the litigative history.

The facts:

W.A.No.657 of 2011:

3. The appellant is a Government of India Undertaking engaged in the business of petroleum products. The property which is the subject matter of the writ petition was taken on lease by the appellant vide lease agreement, dated 16.4.1955. The lease was initially for a period of 10 years commencing from 1.5.1955 with a provision for renewal. The lease executed by Thiru S.V. Ra