1. Since the issue involved in the present petition is in narrow compass, with the joint request of learned advocates appearing for the parties, the petition is being heard and finally decided.

1A. Rule. Learned Assistant Government Pleader Mr. Ishan Joshi waives service of notice of Rule for the respondents.

2. This petition is filed under Art.226 of the Constitution of India, in which, the petitioner has challenged the order dated 22.07.2020 passed by respondent No.3 Sub Division Magistrate as well as the order dated 19.10.2020 passed by respondent No.2 District Magistrate whereby the licence issued in favour of the petitioner under the provisions of the Arms Act, 1959 ("the Arms Act" for short) has been cancelled.

2A. Heard learned advocate Mr. Rutvij S. Oza for the petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader Mr. Ishan Joshi for the respondents.

3. Learned advocate for the petitioner has submitted that since the year 2013, the petitioner was having valid firearm licence bearing Licence No.SDM / WSD / 03/2013 issued by respondent No.3 for protection of crops. It is submitted that the said licence was renewed from time to time. However, respondent No.3 cancelled the licence