Anil Kumar, J.

Heard Shri Ateequzzaman Siddiqui, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned State Counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite parties and perused the record.

2. Facts as submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner are that petitioner/Dr. Kushal Pal Singh who is retired officer of Indian Air Force had initially granted two arms licenses i.e. pistol/revolver bearing License No.N.P.Bore pistol/revolver No.1283878, License No.SWRK 070223 issued by the District Magistrate, Gonda and Rifle No.315 Bore bearing License No.5785 DM/GSP/Punjab issued by District Magistrate, Gurdaspur, Punjab, the same were time and again, renewed by the licensing authority. In the month of January, 2013, he submitted an application for renewal of the said license before the opposite party no.2/District Magistrate, Kheri where he is residing. But, no heed by the opposite party no.2 on the ground that the petitioner has to obtain "No Objection Certificate" first from the authorities who had initially granted the said arms licenses only the renewal shall be considered.

3. Accordingly, it is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the said action on the part of the opposi