( 1 ) THIS petition has been filed for quashing of the order dated 11-1-1994 and 22-2-1994 passed by the Commissioner, Meerut dismissing the appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order dated 15-10-1993 of the District Magistrate cancelling his fire arm licence. The learned Standing Counsel was granted one months time on 23-3-1994 to file counter affidavit but no such affidavit has been filed. In view of the fact that nearly one year has elapsed, I do not consider it proper to grant any further time for filing counter affidavit and the writ petition is being disposed of finally at the admission stage.

( 2 ) A notice was issued to the petitioner to show cause why his fire arm licence be not cancelled. The petitioner gave reply to the aforesaid show cause notice and after considering the entire material, the District Magistrate, Bullandshahr by his order dated 15-10-1993 cancelled the fire arm licence granted to him. Against the order dated 15-10-1993 the petitioner preferred an appeal on 7-1-1994 without any application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act and without showing any cause for condonation of delay. It may be noticed that Sub-Section (2) of Section 18 of the Arm

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