IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.8021 of 2005 SMT.SUDHA SHARMA WIFE OF SRI SHASHI KANT @ SANTU SINGH, RESIDENT OF VILLAGE SOLARA, POLICE STATION PARAIYA, DISTRICT GAYA …..PETITIONER. Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, GAYA ……RESPONDENTS. 2. 20.01.2009 Narendra/ It is the stand of the petitioner that her application for grant of arms licence is pending before the District Magistrate, Gaya since 2003 and her grievance is that till date neither the arms licence has been granted nor refused. Having heard Mr. Anil Kumar 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, Gaya takes decision on the application of the petitioner, 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 for grant of licence and that shall be decided by respondent no.2 in accordance with law. Further in order to facilitate early disposal of the application, petitioner along with a copy of this order shall annex the application filed earlier for grant of licence. Application stands disposed off with the observation aforesaid. (Chandramauli Kr.Prasad, ACJ.) 2