IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.19312 of 2026 Biswajit Bibhutiray …. Petitioner Mr. Rakesh Kumar Routray, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Ms. Sarita Moharana, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MURAHARI SRI RAMAN ORDER Order No. 21.07.2026 01. 1. The petitioner, with a prayer to direct the authority concerned to issue gun license in consideration of “application for arms license” in Form No.-A1 vide annexure-3 series, has approached this Court by way of filing this writ petition seeking to invoke provisions of Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. 2. Ms. Sarita Moharana, learned Additional Standing Counsel furnishing a written instruction received from the Assistant Collector, Judicial, Kataka submitted that the applicant/petitioner submitted the requisite treasury challan on 19.03.2026 and a report regarding character and antecedent of the applicant/petitioner along with threat perception to the life has been called for from the Superintendent of Police, Kataka on 06.04.2026. Upon oral instructions, she submitted that the Superintendent of Police, Kataka assured her to complete the enquiry and submit a report within a period of three days. It is stated that upon receipt of such report, the competent authority shall consider the application for grant of arms licence.

3. Since effective steps have already been activated, this Court does not perceive any reason to keep the matter pending. Considering Page 1 of 2 the assurance of the Superintendent of Police and taking into account the written instruction it is hoped that necessary decision shall be taken on the application for issue of arms license within a period of seven days hence. It is directed, therefore, that the authorities concerned shall take decision on the application (Annexure-3) and communicate order within a period of ten days hence. 4. With such observation and direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. (M.S. Raman) Judge Aswini Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: ASWINI KUMAR SETHY Designation: Personal Assistant (Secretary in charge) Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT, CUTTACK Date: 21-Jul-2026 16:16:11 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.19312 of 2026 Biswajit Bibhutiray …. Petitioner Mr. Rakesh Kumar Routray, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Ms. Sarita Moharana, ASC CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MURAHARI SRI RAMAN ORDER Order No. 21.07.2026 01. 1. The petitioner, with a prayer to direct the authority concerned to issue gun license in consideration of “application for arms license” in Form No.-A1 vide annexure-3 series, has approached this Court by way of filing this writ petition seeking to invoke provisions of Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. 2. Ms. Sarita Moharana, learned Additional Standing Counsel furnishing a written instruction received from the Assistant Collector, Judicial, Kataka submitted that the applicant/petitioner submitted the requisite treasury challan on 19.03.2026 and a report regarding character and antecedent of the applicant/petitioner along with threat perception to the life has been called for from the Superintendent of Police, Kataka on 06.04.2026. Upon oral instructions, she submitted that the Superintendent of Police, Kataka assured her to complete the enquiry and submit a report within a period of three days. It is stated that upon receipt of such report, the competent authority shall consider the application for grant of arms licence.

3. Since effective steps have already been activated, this Court does not perceive any reason to keep the matter pending. Considering Page 1 of 2 the assurance of the Superintendent of Police and taking into account the written instruction it is hoped that necessary decision shall be taken on the application for issue of arms license within a period of seven days hence. It is directed, therefore, that the authorities concerned shall take decision on the application (Annexure-3) and communicate order within a period of ten days hence. 4. With such observation and direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. (M.S. Raman) Judge Aswini Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: ASWINI KUMAR SETHY Designation: Personal Assistant (Secretary in charge) Reason: Authentication Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT, CUTTACK Date: 21-Jul-2026 16:16:11 Page 2 of 2