The petitioner has submitted that the first respondent by G.O.3(D)No.102, dated 23.02.1994 has granted granite quarrying lease in respect of the petitioner's patta lands measuring 4.70.5 hectares, comprised in S.No.37/1 etc., situated in both Karasanur and Eraiyur Villages of Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District. Out of the said total area 0.73.0 hectares are situated in Karasanur Village. The quarry lands measuring 1.06.5 hectares in S.No.38, 0.08.0 hectares in S.No.37/6, 0.42.5 hectares in S.No.37/5, 0.17.0 hectares in S.No.37/8B, 0.06.0 hectares in S.No.37/2, 0.06.0 hectares in S.No.37/3, 0.04.5 hectares in S.No.37/4 and 0.05.0 hectares in S.No.37/7 totally measuring 2.31.5 hectares are situated in Eraiyur Village, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District. Necessary lease agreement was executed on 31.01.1994 for a period of 10 years. The said lease period is from 31.01.1994 to 30.01.2004. The petitioner has further submitted that subsequently, the Government of India has brought Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999 with effect from 01.06.1999 to have an uniform policy through India. As per the said Rules, the lease shall be granted for a minimum period of 20 years and the