( 1 ) THIS is a Rule on the Opposite Party to show cause why a writ in the nature of a mandamus should not be served on the latter to refrain from giving effect to the order of externment issued on the 6th September externing the petnr. from the town of Calcutta and the districts of Hooghly, Howrah and 24 Parganas.

( 2 ) THE petnr. 's case is that he has been domiciled in Bengal since 1919. He has got immovable properties in Bengal and carries on business and he is also employed as the Head Clerk in the Anglo Indian Jute Mill at Jagatdal in the district of 24 Parganas. He is actively associated with different trade union Bodies. As a resident within the Bhatapara Municipality he had been a commissioner of the said Municipality and had also been for some time the elected Vice Chairman and Chairman for a certain period. He also claims to be associated with different public committees and associations for assisting the refugees from East Bengal.

( 3 ) ON 9-5-1950 an order for externment was served upon him under Section 21 (1), West Bengal Security Act, 1950, externing him from the districts of Hooghly, Howrah 24 Parganas and the town of Calcutta. In obedience