. Rule. Rule is made returnable forthwith. Heard both the sides finally with their consent.
2. The petitioner is challenging order of detention dated 31.07.2023 passed U/Sec. 3(1) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug Offenders and Dangerous Persons and Video Pirates Act, 1981 (hereinafter referred as to the 'M.P.D.A. Act' for the sake of brevity and convenience), order of rejection of his representation dated 16.11.2023 and order dated 17.10.2023 confirming order of detention. He is committed to prison on 25.08.2023.
3. For arriving at the subjective satisfaction the respondent No. 2/District Magistrate, Jalgaon considered following criminal antecedents :