ORAL ORDER

1. This petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging order dated 03.07.2018 passed by the Joint Secretary, Home Department (Appeals) in Arms Appeal No.223 of 2015, whereby order dated 15.04.2015 passed by the District Magistrate, Botad came to be confirmed. The subject matter pertains to the grant of firearm license which came to be rejected by the impugned orders.

2. Learned Advocate for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an agriculturist and possesses agriculture land in Botad District. The petitioner is also engaged in various businesses in agriculture field and is owner of 'Rajbhawani Agro Chemicals'. The petitioner is also having stone quarry lease in the name of 'Shree Surya Bhavani Quarry'. The petitioner is also active in public life and is involved in social, cooperative and political activities. It is submitted that looking to nature of the activities in which the petitioner is involved, he has to carry huge amount of cash for making payment in various cities of Gujarat. It is submitted that the petitioner is also having certificate issued by Rajshakti Club for the training taken by the petitioner to handle and operat