KUNAL RAVI SINGH, J.

1. Sri R.C. Yadav, learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the State respondents.

2. The present writ petition has been filed inter-alia for the following relief :

"(i) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Certiorari quashing the impugned order dated 13.07.2022 passed by Commissioner, Varanasi Division, Varanasi in Appeal bearing Case No.1329/2021, Computerized Case No.202114000001329, Yogendra Prasad Vs. State of U.P., under Section 18 of the Indian Arms Act and the order dated 09.08.2021 passed by District Magistrate, Ghazipur in Case No.D-202014290000593 under Section 17(3) of the Indian Arms Act , State of U.P. Vs. Yogendra Prasad (Annexure No.9 and 6 to the writ petition respectively) with all its consequential effects.

(ii) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature Mandamus directing the respondents authorities to hand over the arms licence and arms to the petitioner for security of his life and property."

FACTS:

3. In brief, the facts are that the petitioner was granted arm licence for N.P.B. Revolver .32 bore bearing no.F.G.42495/2005 vide Licence No.1821/P-II dated 16.07.2005, which was renewed from time to ti