Shabihul Hasnain,J.

Heard Sri R.S. Pande learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the Standing Counsel for the opposite parties.

2 Counter and rejoinder affidavits have been exchanged. The matter is ripe for hearing and is being decided finally.

3. The petitioner has approached this court against the cancellation of his license passed by the District Magistrate dated 26.12.2008 as well as the rejection order passed by the Commissioner, Faizabad Mandal, Faizabad on 1.6.2009.

4. The petitioner has been granted an 'Arms license' on 15.5.2007.

5 It has been stated in the counter affidavit that the petitioner was found involved in two cases, one Case Crime No. 103 of 2006 under Section 147, 283, 342, 352, 336 IPC and 7th Criminal Law Amendment Act and Case Crime No. 100 of 2007 under Section 417/283, 352 353, 336/188 IPC and 7th Criminal Law Amendment Act.

6 The petitioner was involved in blockage of highway and was sent to jail. It has been also stated that this act of the petitioner raises apprehension in the minds of the authorities that the petitioner is not a peace loving person and can create a law and order situation effecting the public security and safety. Neither in the