( 1 ) THE petitioner is Managing Partner of M/s. Urvasi Enterprises. The said firm is running three theatres i. e. Ramba, Urvasi and Menaka Theatres in Rajahmundry. There were certain differences between the petitioner and among other partners. This head to a serious quarrels and altercations between Sri Kurma Rao and his sons on one side and the petitioner and his group on the other side. It is even alleged that on 28-4-1996 the opposite group assaulted him causing grievous injuries and the same was reported to the Police, The petitioner s weapon bearing Arms Licence No. 222/l/rmy was deposited with the Police as per the orders of the Government. When he tried to get the gun released, his opponent filed a writ petition which was dismissed. Thereafter, the District Magi strafe/collector, East Godavari also recommended for release of the weapon to him. However, the weapon was not released to him.

( 2 ) THE petitioner states that there is a serious threat to his life, by the opposite group. Therefore, as there is serious life threat perception, he made a representation to the 3rd respondent to provide a gunman as a security to his personal life and liberty. As no orde