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13. In the fact of such conflicting stand of the opposite parties the question arises for consideration is whether the lease deed be cancelled by the authorities, once having entered into the same, which contains clear terms authorizing BDA for construction of residential buildings. From the affidavit of the opposite parties it is clear that the authorities are proceeding under Orissa Government Land Settlement Act.

14. Under the OGLS Act, Rules have been framed under Section 8-A. In the instant case the BDA-the lessée is a body corporate under Section-3 of the Orissa Development Authorities Act. It is also not in dispute that the lease has been granted by the Government in exercise of its powers under Section 3 of OGLS Act. Therefore, in connection with such lease the provision of Rule 10 of Orissa Government Land Settlement Act, 1983 will come into play. The said Rule is as follows;