JUDGMENT :

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents.

2. Instant petition has been filed praying for the following main reliefs:-

"(1) Issue a writ, order, direction in the nature of Certiorari to quash the illegal, impugned order dated 12.04.2021 passed by Divisional Commissioner, Prayagraj Division, Prayagraj i.e., opposite party no.2 in Appeal No.01052/2020 in re: Manoj Kumar Yadav Vs. State under section 18, Indian Arms Act, 1959 and illegal, impugned order dated 07.09.2020 passed by District Magistrate, Pratapgarh Le opposite party no.3 regarding Grant of Arms License to Petitioner the illegal impugned order dated 07.09.2020 passed by District Magistrate, Pratapgarh i.e. opposite party no.2 regarding Grant of Arms License Application of Petitioner i.e., Annexure no.1 & 2 respectively, in the interest of justice.

(2) Issue a writ, order, direction in the nature of mandamus commanding Opposite parties to consider the Application for Grant Arms License of the Petitioner and to decide the issue of grant of arms license in accordance with law within a stipulated period in the interest of justice."

3. The case set forth by the petitioner