IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT 102 Baljinder Singh Sandhu State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON Present : AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) 1. renewal of the arms licence on 15.03.2022, however, his fees for was not accepted on account of there being an FIR registered against him on 13.06.2021 such report has been annexed with Annexure P instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection. 2. merits of the case, the respondents to decide the representation IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Baljinder Singh Sandhu Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Mr. P.K.S.Phoolka, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. AMAN CHAUDHARY, J. (ORAL) Learned counsel submits that the petitioner had applied for renewal of the arms licence on 15.03.2022, however, his fees for was not accepted on account of there being an FIR registered against him 13.06.2021 wherein he was declared innocent on 05.07.2022, copy of such report has been annexed with his representation dated 10.04.2023, Annexure P-2, which has yet not evoked an instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel has no objection. In view of the above and without commenting upon the merits of the case, this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the representation IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-17068-2025 (O & M) Date of decision: 01.07.2025 ....Petitioner ...Respondents BLE MR. JUSTICE AMAN CHAUDHARY Advocate, Mr. Manipal Singh Atwal, DAG, Punjab. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner had applied for renewal of the arms licence on 15.03.2022, however, his fees for the same was not accepted on account of there being an FIR registered against him wherein he was declared innocent on 05.07.2022, copy of representation dated 10.04.2023, which has yet not evoked any response. He, on instructions, prays that a direction may be given to the respondents to decide the same in a time bound manner, to which learned State counsel In view of the above and without commenting upon the this petition is hereby disposed of with a direction to the respondents to decide the representation dated 10.04.2023, within a PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.07.01 15:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. CWP-17068-2025 -2- period of 4 months, which this Court has no reason to believe the authorities would not address in a just, fair and reasonable manner. Upon doing so, after notice and hearing offered to him and if found entitled, grant the benefit forthwith. Needless to say, if the orders are adverse to his interest, the same shall contain reasons and the petitioner shall be free to seek legal redress thereupon. 01.07.2025 (AMAN CHAUDHARY) parveen kumar JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes / No Whether reportable : Yes / No PARVEEN KUMAR 2025.07.01 15:24 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.