D.B. CIVIIL WRIT PAROLE PETITION No.1979/2008 Date : 02.5.2008 HON'BLE MR. PRAKASH TATIA, J. HON'BLE MR. CHAND MAL TOTLA, J. Mr. V.R. Mehta, P.P. - - - - - The writ petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging refusal of his prayer for premature release under the Rajasthan Prisoners (Shortening of Sentence) Rules, 1958. From the facts, it appears that the petitioner is eligible under Rule 8 of the Rules of 1958 for consideration of his case for shortening of sentence. The petitioner's case has been rejected inspite of the fact that he has already served a sentence of more than 19 years 9 months and 10 days as on 31.03.2008. The reasons given by the District Collector, Bhilwara in his communication dated 15.02.2008 and comments given by Jail Superintendent, Bhilwara dated 13.02.2008 do not show sufficient reason for rejection of prayer of the petitioner for premature release. The authorities should reconsider the matter objectively and pass appropriate order within a period of two months, after taking care of the object for which the Rules of 1958 have been framed. In view of the above, the writ petition of petitioner is partly allowed and the respondents are directed to reconsider the case of petitioner for his premature release under the Rules of 1958. (CHAND MAL TOTLA), J. (PRAKASH TATIA), J.