VIBHU BAKHRU, J.

1. The petitioner has filed the present petition impugning an order dated 12.08.2015 passed by the Appellate Authority (Lieutenant Governor, Delhi) whereby the petitioner’s appeal under Section 18 of the Arms Act, 1959 (hereafter ‘the Arms Act’) preferred against an order dated 08.07.2014 passed by the Licensing Authority, was rejected.

2. The petitioner claims that he is an RTI Activist and also the President of Ganesh Nagar Resident Welfare Association. He further claims to be a property consultant. On 05.09.2013, the petitioner applied for an arms licence for personal protection.

3. On 14.11.2013, the petitioner was afforded a personal hearing. Reports were also sought from DCP (West) as well as the local police.

4. The Additional Commissioner of Police (West District) submitted a report indicating that the petitioner was involved in two cases: FIR No. 224/2009 under Section 509 IPC and FIR No. 917/1996 under Section 160/427/34 IPC. It was reported that the petitioner had been acquitted in the case relating to FIR No. 224/2009 but was admonished under Section 427 IPC in the case relating to FIR No. 917/1996. It was reported that the petitioner was residing in