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This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of respondent No.4 in issuing impugned letter dt.04-02-2019, as illegal, arbitrary and against the principles of natural justice, consequently set aside the same, thereby directing the respondents not to take any coercive steps in pursuance of G.O.Ms.No.134, dt.28-11-2018.

The petitioner obtained mining lease from the respondent authorities vide G.O.Ms.No.305, India & Com., (M.III) Department, dated 02-06-2001 for Beach Sand Minerals (including Heavy Minerals like Garnet, Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon etc.,) over an area of 10.00 Sq. Kms from Sy.No.1042 of Srikurmam Village to Confluence of Vamsadhara River, Srikakulam District in favour of Trimex Industries Limited for a period of three years. After executing the prospecting license deed, the petitioner undertook detailed exploration in the area by conducting detailed drilling, sampling, analysis etc., as per the stipulations of the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM).