The self-same petitioner by name VUSB Bhushan Kumar has maintained the two writ petitions against three Respondents by name (1) State of Andhra Pradesh, represented by its Principal Secretary, Mining Department, Velagapudi, (2) the Director of Mines & Geology, and (3) the Assistant Director, Mines & Geology, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh State. The prayers in the Writ Petitions, filed on 06.02.2018 & 07.02.2018, are self-same and consequently impugning the different letters bearing Nos.27495/R4-2/2010 and 25636/R4- 2/2010 of even date 02.02.2018 in respect of the extent of 50.000 hectares reduced area in each out of 108.232 hectares and 121.157 hectares respectively and for more clarity reproduced as under:

1.(a). W.P.No.4122 of 2018

“To issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the amendment made to clause (f) of Sub-rule (5) of Rule 12 of the Andhra Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 vide G.O.Ms.No.29, Industries & Commerce (Mines-II) Department, dated 15.02.2017, issued by respondent No.1 is only prospective and will not affect the letters of intent or the proposed mining lease issued to the petitioner vide Memo N