IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.12137 of 2005 Ashutosh Chandra son of Late Girish Chandra, R/O Mohalla Ratanpura, Gudari Rai Ke Chauk, P.O.Chapra, Chapra, Saran.- --Petitioner. Versus 1. The State of Bihar 2. Collector/District Magistrate, Chapra 3. District Arms Magistrate, Saran, Chapra. Respondents. ---- 2. 21.1.2009. It is the assertion of the petitioner that his prayer for grant of arms licence is pending before the District Magistrate, Chapra since 1998 and his grievance is that till date neither the licence has been granted nor refused. Having heard Mr. Mishra for the petitioner, JC to SC IX for the State and taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, I deem it expedient that respondent 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 2 expressed any opinion in regard to the claim made by the petitioner and that shall be decided by respondent no.2 in accordance with law.. Application stands disposed off with the observation aforesaid. ahk (C. K. Prasad,ACJ)