( 1 ) THIS writ petition has been filed by m. Ashok Goud challenging the order of detention passed by the respondents against his father namely M. Anja Goud (hereinafter referred to as detenu ).

( 2 ) THE order of detention has been passed on 24-9-2001 by Collector and District magistrate, Nizamabad in terms of the andhra Pradesh Prevention of Dangerous activities of Boot Leggers, Dacoits, Drug offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic offenders and Land Grabbers Act, 1986 (hereinafter referred to as the Act ). Notices have been issued. Counter and an additional counter affidavit have been filed. We have heard the learned Senior Counsel mr. C. Padmanabha Reddy for petitioner and also the learned Advocate General for the State.

( 3 ) THE impugned order was passed on 24th September, 2001. The petitioner made a representation on 28th September, 2001. The order of detention was approved by the government on 1st October, 2001. The representation made to the Collector was rejected on 5-10-2001 and the representation made to the Government was rejected on 12-10-2001. The Advisory Board gave its opinion in favour of detention on 29th october, 2001. The Government confirmed th