(1.) Subject-matter of the two appeals being inter-related, those were heard together and are being disposed of by this common order.
(2.) Heard Mr. K.N. Choudhury, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. B. Kashyap, learned counsel for the appellants; Mr. T.C. Chutia, learned Government advocate, Assam; Mr. S. Borthakur, learned counsel for respondent No.7 and Mr. N.N.B. Choudhury, learned counsel for respondent No.8.
(3.) Matter relates to settlement of Kalain Minor Mineral Unit Nos. 1 and 2(Stone) following sale notice dated 5.9.2013.