Aftab H. Saikia, J.

1. Heard Mr. A.M. Mazumdar, learned Sr. Counsel assisted by Mr. J. Payeng and Mr. A. Medok, learned Counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. D.C. Chakravorty, learned Central Government Counsel (for short, 'C.G.C.') representing the Union of India and Mr. P.S. Deka, learned State Counsel representing all the State official respondents.

2. The legality and correctness of the detention order dated 3.8.2007 issued by the District Magistrate, N.C. Hills, Haflong detaining the detenu/petitioner under Section 3(2) read with Section 3(3) of the National Security Act, 1980 (for short, "the Act") have been questioned in this Habeas Corpus Petition.

3. It is alleged that the detenu while was in custody on being arrested in connection with Mahur P.S. Case No. 19/06 under Sections 147/148/149/435/506 IPC read with Section 27 of the Arms Act the impugned order of detention was issued. However, the impugned order along with the grounds for detention were not served upon the detenu till 24.8.2007 when the copy of the order dated 10.8.2007 approving his detention in terms of detention order dated 3.8.2007 as mentioned above was served upon him who duly acknowledged the r