IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CIVIL WRIT JURISDICTION CASE No.904 of 2011 SANJAY KUMAR SHARMA, VILLAGE DARIYAPUR, POLICE STATION BIHTA, PATNA. - PETITIONER/S(S) Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR & ORS - Respondent/s(s) --------- Appearance : For the Petitioner/s: Mr. PRAMOD KUMAR SINGH For the Respondent/s: Mr. NIVEDITA NIRVIKAR GP3 ------- 2. 08.07.2011. Heard learned counsel for the parties. The petitioner has filed an application for grant of licence for a small weapon being NP (Non prohibited) Bore revolver/pistol for which his application is already pending for disposal before the authority since 17.4.2010. The petitioner submits that he is not accused in any criminal case and the police has also recommended for grant of licence under section 13(2) of the Arms Act. A copy of letter no. 2910 dated 7.6.2010 of the Officer-in-charge as well as letter of the SSP, Patna have been annexed with the application. The petitioner submits that his application for arms licence may be disposed of expeditiously. State counsel prays six weeks time to seek instruction. 2 In view of the nature of order, this court proposes to pass, I do not find it necessary to wait for counter affidavit. I direct the Licencing authority to dispose of the application of the petitioner within 8 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order along with representation. Shashi. (Samarendra Pratap Singh, J.)