The proviso to Section 13(3)(a)(i) of the Arms Act, 1959 empowers the licensing authority to grant:
The proviso to s.13(3)(a)(i) applies where "a muzzle loading gun will not be sufficient for crop protection", and then the authority "may grant a licence in respect of any…
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The proviso to Section 13(3)(a)(i) of the Arms Act, 1959 empowers the licensing authority to grant:
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Correct answer C
The proviso to s.13(3)(a)(i) applies where "a muzzle loading gun will not be sufficient for crop protection", and then the authority "may grant a licence in respect of any other smooth bore gun". It does not extend to rifled firearms or rifles, which need a good reason under s.13(3)(b).