VINOD RAI Vs. STATE OF U P

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD learned counsel for the petitioner, learned standing counsel representing respondent Nos. 1 to 3 and perused the record.

(2.) THIS writ petition has been filed for quashing of the show cause notice/order dated 21.9.2008 issued by the District Magistrate, Azamgarh under Section 17 (3) of the Arms Act by which while suspending the Firm Arm licence with immediate effect, he also directed for deposit of the arm licensed as in his opinion it was necessary for the security of public peace and safety. The petitioner is having Rifle of 315 Bore No. 5412 with licence No. 2330 dated 24.10.1997, Ludhiyana.

(3.) ON the basis of the above police report and recommendation the Senior Superintendent of Police, Azamgarh issued a show cause notice dated 21.9.2008 suspending firearm licence of the petitioner and directed him to deposit the firearm in police malkhana and the petitioner was also asked to reply the show cause notice within fifteen days as to why his gun licence be not cancelled.