THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE N.V.SHRAVAN KUMAR WRIT PETITION No.31336 of 2025

ORDER

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home appearing for respondent Nos.1 to 3.

With their consent, this writ petition is being taken up for disposal.

2. This writ petition is filed questioning the inaction of the respondents in considering the application of the petitioner dated 04.09.2024 for enhancement/conversion of existing Heirloom License and for grant of Additional Weapons and 30,000 ammunition quota to aspiring shooter’s as per the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No.S.O.665 (E) 12.02.2020 dated 04.09.2024 with Area validity “Throughout India” for sports purpose under Aspiring Shooter Category as being illegal, arbitrary, against the Constitution of India and violation of Article 14, 19, 20 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

3. The facts in brief as stated are that the petitioner is representing Telangana in shooting championships and also participated in the VIIth Telangana State shooting championship competitions in Small Bore Events held at Hyderabad from 24^th February to 7^th March, 2021, VIIIth Telangana State shootin