IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.4330 of 2005 ARUN KUMAR SINGH SON OF SHRI MAHESHWAR SINGH, RESIDENT OF VILLAGE FATEHPUR, POLICE STATION PARSA, DISTRICT SARAN, BIHAR ….PETITIONER. Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE (D.M.), SARAN AT CHAPRA 3. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE (S.P.),SARAN AT CHAPRA 4. THE DISTRICT ARMS MAGISTRATE, SARAN AT CHAPRA 5. THE SUB DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER, SONEPUR, SARAN 6. THE CIRCLE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, MARHOWRAH, SARAN …..RESPONDENTS. ----------- 2. 19.01.2009 Narendra/ It is the assertion of the petitioner that he filed application for grant of arms licence as back as in July, 2004 and his grievance is that till date neither the arms licence has been granted nor refused. Having heard Mr. Kumar Abhimanyu Pratap 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, Saran at Chapra 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. Application stands disposed off with the observation aforesaid. (Chandramauli Kr.Prasad, ACJ.) 2