In a writ jurisdiction proceeding, the High Court at Patna directed the District Magistrate (Licensing Authority) to take a final decision on a pending arms licence application within two months after a petition alleged inaction.
Directed the District Magistrate-cum-licensing authority to take a final decision within two months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.17377 of 2015
====================================================== Faisal Eqbal, son of late Hafizur Rahmanm, Resident of Gulshan-ERahman, Inside Tripolia, Tripolia, P.S. - Alamganj, District - Patna. .... .... Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Bihar through the District Magistrate, Patna. 2. The District Magistrate (Arm Licence), Bihar, Patna. 3. The District Arm Officer, Patna. 4. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna. 5. The Superintendent of Police, Patna. 6. The Officer-in-charge, Alamganj Police Station, Patna. .... .... Respondents ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Amish Kumar, Advocate For the Respondent/s : Mr. Prashant Kumar, AC to G.P-8 ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE RAVI RANJAN ORAL ORDER 2 24-11-2015 I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the
State.
It is contended on behalf of the petitioner that though an application was filed on 4.12.2014 before the District Magistrate-cum-Licensing Authority, Patna (respondent no.2) for grant of arms licence, but no decision has been taken as yet.
Accordingly, I dispose of the writ application directing the District Magistrate-cum-licensing authority, Patna to take a final decision in the matter in accordance with law within a period of two months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order.
(Dr. Ravi Ranjan, J)
V.K. Pandey/U
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the District Magistrate-cum-Licensing Authority should be directed to take a final decision on the grant of arms licence application within two months.
Faisal Eqbal
The State of Bihar
The District Magistrate (Arm Licence), Bihar
The District Arm Officer, Patna
The Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna
The Superintendent of Police, Patna
Ravi Ranjan
As recorded by the court registry
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