Accordingly, hri S.S L. Sarda andShri M. L. Sarda, in their application atedd 21.07.1998 to the Secretary, Department of Steel and Mines, Government of Orissa, have requested to grant renewal of mining lease in respect of Block 'B' of Thakurani Iron Ore Mines over an area of 2340.20 acres in the district of Keonjhar, Orissa for a