Judgment

FAZL ALI, J.:- An order of detention was passed against the detenu by the District Magistrate, West Dinajpur on 4th May, 1974 under sub-section (1) read with sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act, 1971. In pursuance of this order the detenu was arrested on May 8, 1974. On June 6, 1974 the case of the detenu was referred to the Advisory Board which reported on 6th July, 1974 that there were sufficient grounds for detaining the petitioner. The petitioner also made a representation which was received by the Government on June 25, 1974 and it was rejected by the State Government on July 2, 1974.

2. It is conceded by learned counsel appearing as amicus curiae for the petitioner that all the formalities required under the provisions of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act have been duly complied with. The grounds served on the petitioner are as follows:

1. That on the night of 21/22-1-74 at about 01 hrs. you along with your associates Chandu Murmu, Nazrul Islam alias Bisan and others being armed with fire-arms and other deadly weapons while proceeding to commit dacoity elsewhere were detected at village Bhitar Masum, P. S. Banshihar, District