UNPUBLISHED

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT

No. 03-7653

In re: LUCKY IRORERE,

Petitioner.

On Petition for Writ of Mandamus. (CA-03-538)

Submitted: February 12, 2004 Decided: February 20, 2004

Before LUTTIG, WILLIAMS, and MOTZ, Circuit Judges.

Petition denied by unpublished per curiam opinion.

Lucky Irorere, Petitioner Pro Se.

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit. See Local Rule 36(c). PER CURIAM:

Lucky Irorere petitions for a writ of mandamus, alleging

the district court has unduly delayed acting on his

(2000) petition. He seeks an order from this court

directing the district court to rule on his petition. Our review

of the district court’s docket sheet reveals that the magistrate

judge issued a recommendation on November 17, 2003, and that, after

seeking and receiving an extension of time, Irorere filed

objections on January 14, 2004. Accordingly, because the case is

progressing in a timely manner, we deny the mandamus petition. We

grant leave to proceed in forma pauperis. We dispense with oral

argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately

presented in the materials before the court and argument would not

aid the decisional process.

PETITION DENIED

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