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M. NAGAPRASANNA
K. Sajan Aiyappa, S/o. Late Aiyappa – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Kodagu, Madikeri – Respondent
ORDER :
The petitioner is before this Court calling in question a notice termed to be the final notice dated 28.12.2022, which directs the petitioner to divulge the minimum qualifying marks of his claim of him, being a Renowned Shooter, and has sought certain consequential benefits by issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, to consider the application of the petitioner and grant additional weapons.
2. Heard Sri. Praveen S, learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri. Spoorthy Hegde, learned High Court Government Pleader for the respondents.
3. The petitioner claims to be a Renowned Shooter and has participated in several shooting events both at the National Level and State Level competitions. He further claims to be a life member of the National Rifle Association of India and he would come within the definition of 'Renowned Shooter' in terms of the Arms Rules, 2016.
4. The petitioner submits an application to the first respondent seeking additional weapons on 21.09.2020. The application does not merit any consideration. After having waited for close to three years, a communica
The eligibility of a sportsman to import specific firearms is determined by the Arms Act, 1959 and its prescribed criteria, including the Minimum Qualifying Score and participation in specific shooti....
A minor can use firearms for training under the Arms Act but must hold a valid Arms Licence, regardless of exemptions for renowned shooters.
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