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Heard.

2. This writ petition has been filed, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent not to give a no objection certificate to the fourth respondent, to establish the magazine, without following the procedure contemplated under Rules 103 of the Explosives Rules 2008, framed under the Explosives Act, 1884, pursuant to the representation of the petitioner, dated 14.7.2014.

3. The learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that the fourth respondent is constructing a godown to keep stock of the explosive substances, contrary to the Explosives Act, 1884, and the Rules framed thereunder.

7. It has been stated that the approval for the construction of the godown has been issued in favour of the fourth respondent taking into consideration all the necessary requirements for such construction.

8. It has also been stated that the licence would be granted to the fourth respondent, by the second respondent, under the Explosives Rules, 2008, only on the basis of the 'No Objection Certificate' issued by the third respondent.

9. The learned counsel, appearing for the third respondent has submitted that the 'No Objection Certificate' would be issued by the third respondent, only after due verification and satisfaction of the necessary requirements and after ensuring the safety of the persons, who may be affected, by the grant of the licence, in favour of the fourth respondent.