Ritesh Kumar v. The State Of Bihar And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.14264 of 2015 =========================================================== Ritesh Kumar S/o- Sri Chandra Bhanu Mehta, Resident of - Tulsi Mandi, P.S.- Alamganj, District & Town- Patna .... .... Petitioner

Versus

1. The State of Bihar through Home Secretary, Govt. of Bihar

2. District Magistrate, Patna

3. Divisional Commissioner, Patna

4. District Arms Magistrate, Patna

5. Additional District Magistrate (Arms), Patna

6. Sr. Superintendent of Police, Patna .... .... Respondents =========================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner : M/s. Manisha Pandey, Vishwa Nath Pandey, Advocates For the State : A.C. to S.C. 11 =========================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE RAVI RANJAN ORAL JUDGMENT Date: 06-10-2015 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. Grievance of the petitioner is that despite an application made in the year 2013 for grant of N.P. Bore revolver/pistol for the safety and protection of life and property and further despite recommendation of all the concerned authorities, final decision has not been taken by the licensing authority as yet. Accordingly, this writ application is being disposed of

Patna High Court CWJC No.14264 of 2015 dt.06-10-2015 2 / 2 with a direction to the District Magistrate - cum - licensing authority, Patna to take a decision in the matter of the petitioner on its own merit and in accordance with law within a period of two months from the date of receipt / production of a copy of this order, if the decision has already not been taken.

(Dr. Ravi Ranjan, J) Sanjay-II/- U