IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.3597 of 2005 ADYABHUTNATH DWIVEDI SON OF SRI GOPAL DWIVEDI, RESIDENT OF VILLAGE GAURIPUR, P.S. BALTHAR, DISTRICT WEST CHAMPARAN …..PETITIONER. Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, WEST CHAMPARAN 3. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, WEST CHAMPARAN 4. THE DISTRICT ARMS MAGISTRATE, WEST CHAMPARAN, BETTIAH 5. THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE BALTHAR P.S., DISTRICT WEST CHAMPARAN, BETTIAH ……….RESPONDENTS. ----------- 2. 19.01.2009 This application has been filed for quashing the order dated 11.11.1996 passed by the District Magistrate, West Champaran, whereby he had suspended the arms licence of the petitioner and asked him to show cause as to why the said licence be not revoked. It is the assertion of the petitioner that he had filed his show cause as back as on 18th of March, 1997, but till date final decision has not been taken. Having heard Mr. S.K.Thakur for the petitioner, J.C. to G.A. VII for the State and taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, I deem it expedient that respondent no.2 the District Magistrate, West Champaran takes final decision in the matter, if already not taken, within six months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order. I direct accordingly. It is made clear that I have not expressed any opinion in regard to the claim made by the petitioner and that 2 shall be decided by respondent no.2 in accordance with law. Application stands disposed off with the observation aforesaid. (Chandramauli Kr.Prasad, ACJ.) Narendra/