#License Renewal

The Karnataka High Court ruled that undue delay by the Forest Department in processing a saw mill license renewal application amounts to a violation of constitutional duties and the principle of lawful governance. The court mandated a decision within three months, emphasizing that administrative inaction cannot justify indefinite delays in statutory applications.

MP High Court quashes rejection of arms dealer license renewal, ruling that administrative authorities cannot impose non-statutory safety requirements beyond those mandated under the Arms Rules, 2016. The decision reinforces statutory compliance as the sole basis for license renewal, curbing arbitrary administrative discretion.

Gujarat High Court rules that a five-year delay in renewing a water park license constitutes administrative inaction violating Article 21, as the right to livelihood includes lawful business operations. The Court mandated a decision within four weeks, reinforcing that unreasonable delays by public authorities infringe constitutional rights.

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that prolonged delays by administrative authorities in deciding license renewal applications infringe upon the right to a fair hearing under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed the District Collector, Sirohi, to dispose of the petitioner's representation within six weeks, emphasizing the need for timely and reasoned orders to prevent procedural injustice. This ruling reinforces the obligation of public bodies to adhere to natural justice principles in agency-related matters.