CWP-21789 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Manoj Kumar State of Haryana and others CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. Article 226 the respondents to (Annexure P 2. the petitioner has already furnished all the necessary documents required for issuance of an Arms Licence, but till date tangible progress. 3. 4. Haryana, At the outset, he fairly submits that he has no objection, in case, a Mandamus is passed upon the application 1789-2026 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Manoj Kumar Versus Haryana and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Randeep Tanwar, Advocate, for the petitioner. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J. (Oral) The petitioner, by way of instant writ petition, as cast under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, the respondents to decide his application dated 15.10.2025 (Annexure P-7), as regards issuance of an At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner has already furnished all the necessary documents required for issuance of an Arms Licence, but till date tangible progress. Notice of motion. Mr. Gaurav Jindal, learned Additional Advocate General Haryana, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents At the outset, he fairly submits that he has no objection, in case, a Mandamus is passed upon the respondent application (supra). IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-21789-2026 (O&M) Date of decision: 20.07.2026 ….Petitioner ….Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI , Advocate, The petitioner, by way of instant writ petition, as cast under of the Constitution of India, prays for a Mandamus upon decide his application dated 15.10.2025 7), as regards issuance of an Arms Licence At the outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has already furnished all the necessary documents required for issuance of an Arms Licence, but till date the matter has not made any Gaurav Jindal, learned Additional Advocate General respondents and waives service. At the outset, he fairly submits that he has no objection, in case, a respondents, to take a final decision upon 20.07.2026 s The petitioner, by way of instant writ petition, as cast under a Mandamus upon decide his application dated 15.10.2025 submits that the petitioner has already furnished all the necessary documents required the matter has not made any Gaurav Jindal, learned Additional Advocate General and waives service. At the outset, he fairly submits that he has no objection, in case, a sion upon AMIT KUMAR 2026.07.21 16:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document CWP-21789 5. prayer has been made is disposed of, Bhiwani-respondent by passing a speaking order, of a certified copy of this order. Needless to assert that before drawing a final order, a due opportunity of petitioner. 6. hereinabove direction application/motion for revival of the instant petition. 20.07.2026 Ak Sharma 1789-2026 (O&M) -2- In view of the above, and since a prayer has been made on behalf of the petitioner, disposed of, by issuing a Mandamus upon respondent No.3, to consider and decide the by passing a speaking order, within a period of of a certified copy of this order. Needless to assert that before drawing a final order, a due opportunity of hearing shall be afforded to the petitioner. However, in the event of default in compliance of the hereinabove direction, the petitioner is application/motion for revival of the instant petition. .2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable ince a bona fide and innocuous the petitioner, the instant writ petition by issuing a Mandamus upon the Deputy Commissioner, to consider and decide the application (supra), within a period of six weeks from the receipt of a certified copy of this order. Needless to assert that before drawing a hearing shall be afforded to the in the event of default in compliance of the is at liberty to move an apt application/motion for revival of the instant petition. (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE Yes Yes/No innocuous the instant writ petition , (supra), from the receipt of a certified copy of this order. Needless to assert that before drawing a hearing shall be afforded to the in the event of default in compliance of the at liberty to move an apt AMIT KUMAR 2026.07.21 16:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document