Grounds of order of detention to be disclosed to persons affected by the order

When a person is detained in pursuance of a detention order, the authority making the order shall, as soon as may be, but ordinarily not later than five days and in exceptional circumstances and for reasons to be recorded in writing not later than fifteen days from the date of detention, communicate to him the grounds on which the order has been made and shall afford him the earliest opportunity of making a representation against the order to the State Government. The District Magistrate may, if he is satisfied that any person is acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order as defined in clause (d) of section 2, then he may proceed against him. himself as to whether the condition necessary ror ttre maring or confirmation of an order under section 3 or section 5 exist or not take into coniideration any evidenie which tle- considers to have probative varue and the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, La72, shall not appty thereto.