ORDER

1. The present petition is filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, wherein the legality and validity of the order dated 20.7.2021 passed by the District Magistrate, Badwani under section 5 of MP Rajya Suraksha Adhiniyam, 1990 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the act,1990’) externing the petitioner from the boundaries of District Badwani and contiguous District i.e. Dhar, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Bhuranpur and Indore for a period of one year. The petitioner has also challenged the order dated 22.12.2021 passed by the Commissioner, Indore dismissing the appeal under section 9 of the Act, 1990.

2. The facts adumbrated in nutshell are that on the basis of a report submitted by the Superintendent of Police, Badwani to the District Magistrate, Badwani to the effect that the petitioner is involved in criminal activities since 1992 and he has spread his terror to the local public the proceedings under the Act, 1990 were initiated by the respondent No.2 District Magistrate, Badwani. It is further alleged that the petitioner is involved in criminal activities