ORDER

Kiranmayee Mandava, J. - This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of Habeas Corpus by declaring the proceedings of the 2nd respondent, in detaining Sri Manda David, S/o. Manda Adam, vide order dated 22.05.2023 in E Office No. 129/2023/C1, as confirmed by the 1st respondent in G.O.Rt.No. 1448 General Administration (SC.I) Department, dated 24.07.2023, as illegal, unconstitutional and sought for set aside of the same and set the detenue at liberty.

2. The writ petitioner is mother of the detenue, Sri Manda David. The petitioner contends that the 2nd respondent vide proceedings in E Office. No. 129/2023/C1, dated 22.05.2023, passed an order of detention under Sec 3(1) & (2) read with Sec.2(f) of the A.P Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers and Dacoits, Drug Offenders, Goondas, Immoral Traffic Offenders and Land Grabbers Act, 1986, (Act No. 1 of 1986), placing the detenue under detention in Central Prison, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District. The said order of detention was confirmed by the 1st respondent vide G.O.Rt.No. 1448, dated 24.07.2023 treating the detenue as 'drug offender' as defined under Sec.2(f) of the A.P. Prevention of Bootleggers and Dacoits, Drug