JUDGMENT

DUTT, J.:- In this writ petition the petitioner has challenged the validity of the detention order dated January 19, 1989 passed under the National Security Act, 1980, hereinafter referred to as the Act, by virtue of which the petitioner has been under detention since the said date. The allegations made in the grounds of detention need not be stated for only legal submissions have been made on behalf of the petitioner in challenging the order of detention. The order of detention dated January 19, 1989 reads as follows:

"WHEREAS, I, Vijay Karan, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, am satisfied that with a view to prevent Sh. Jitender Tyagi s/o Sh. Ram Nath Tyagi, R/o Vill. Khajuri, Police Station Kila, Distt. Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) aged at about 25/26 from acting in a manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, it is necessary to make an order directing that the said Sh. Jitender Tyagi may be detained.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred vide sub-section (2) of section 3 of the National Security Act, 1980 as delegated to me vide Delhi Administration, Delhis order No. F.2/1/88-H.P. II, dated 11-1-89 I hereby direct that the said Sh. Jitender Tyagi be deta