P. B. MUKHARJI, J.

( 1 ) THIS is an application under Article 226 of the Constitution by Sardar Chanda Singh of Burdwan. The purpose of this application is to get a revolver licence. The applicant asks for the writ of mandamus and Certiorari against the orders of the District Magistrate and the Commissioner of the Burdwan Division refusing to issue any revolver licence to the petitioner.

( 2 ) THE facts are short and brief. On 1st May, 1957, a notice was issued to the petitioner by the District Magistrate, Burdwan, stating;"whereas it appears from police report copy of which is enclosed that you are not a suitable person to hold revolver licence, you are therefore directed to show cause by 6-5-57 why your revolver licence shall not be cancelled on the grounds stated therein in the interest of public safety. "the police report stated:"sardar Chanda Singh and Babu Singh, sons of Mostama Singh of G. T. Road, Burdwan, are accused of a gruesome murder (vide Burdwan P. S. Case No. 27 dated 12-1-57 Under Section 148/302, I. P. C. ). These two persons had guns which were seized in the case. These persons are dangerous and desperate, having no regard for law and order. There were several

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