the highest bidder and paid 10% of the bid amount on the same day. Thereafter, the Petitioner paid the balance 90% of the bid amount on 4.3.2009. By proceedings dated 19.5.2009, 1st Respondent granted quarry lease for the said lands for a period of 10 years from the date of the execution of the lease deed. However, the 1st Respondent did not furnish the demarcated map and the draft lease deed for signature and return. But, the 1st Respondent, without complying with the mandatory requirements, issued a notice dated 29.10.2010, requiring the Petitioner to appear before him to show cause as to why the lease granted to the Petitioner shall not be cancelled and the entire lease amount paid by him shall be forfeited under Rule 8(7). The Petitioner appeared before the 1st Respondent on 22.11.2010 and offered his explanation. However, the 1st Respondent has passed the impugned order, cancelling the lease granted to the Petitioner and forfeiting the amount of Rs.20,15,000/-, security deposit of Rs.2,01,500/- and the area assessment fee of Rs.22,200/- under Rule 8(7) of the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959, on the ground that the lease deed was not executed. Hence, this Writ Petition has been filed.
