TMI Blog2015 (9) TMI 1139X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Eventually, these are matters of somebody's livelihood and we expect the authorities to be careful and sensitive. - mandate of Article 14 of the Constitution of India requires the authorities even in such matters to act fairly, reasonable and in a non-discriminatory manner. The Petitioner in the Writ Petition has also indicated as to how the authorities issue licences and after the examinations to several applicants expeditiously. - time of three months as sought by the Respondents cannot be granted - Petition diposed of. - Writ Petition No. 5091 of 2015 - - - Dated:- 30-6-2015 - S. C. Dharmadhikari G. S. Kulkarni, JJ. For the Petitioner : Mr. Brijesh Pathak For the Respondent : Mr. Pradeep S. Jetly ORDER P.C. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... notice to that effect has also been issued. However, there are numerous visits which have been paid to the offices of the Respondents and for making inquiries as to why the Customs Broker Licence has not been issued in the requisite form though the procedure is that it is issued within a period of two months from the date of clearance of the examination. The representations requesting for issuance of such licence having been unsuccessful and the Petitioner failing to get any response, he has approached this Court. 3) An affidavit in reply has been filed and pointing out various steps and measures which were required to be taken. It is stated that the Petitioner was initially interested in obtaining licence as a proprietor, but later on ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e authorities to be careful and sensitive. They may have to approach several statutory authorities and for making inquiries, verification and scrutiny, but they must demonstrate a sense of urgency, purpose and expedition. If applicants like the Petitioner and those associated with it are kept waiting and do not know the outcome of their application even within a reasonable time, then, they are required to approach this Court. We find the request made by the Petitioner is justified. The Petitioner's case is that any further delay is likely to defeat the purpose for which the application was made. The Petitioner also points out that from his end everything that is required has been furnished and the necessary information supplied. The Pet ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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