Date: 2015-02-17Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the Central Govt. hereby makes the following amendment in the First Schedule to the said Act.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs, dated February 16, 2015, adds "Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish, and all its manifestations" to the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, designating it as a terrorist organization. This action is based on the Central Government's assessment of the group's involvement in terrorist activities, radicalization, and recruitment, and its potential impact on national security. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment to Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967:
* The notification amends the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
* Serial number 38 is inserted after serial number 37 in the First Schedule.
* The entry for serial number 38 is: "Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish, and all its manifestations."
Designation of Terrorist Organization:
* The Central Government has declared Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish, and all its manifestations as a terrorist organization.
* This designation is due to the organization's involvement in terrorist activities, including recruitment for Global Jehad and actions against civilians and security forces.
* The Central Government is concerned about the radicalization and recruitment of vulnerable youth from India by the Islamic State.
Rationale for the Action:
* The action is taken because the Central Government believes that the Islamic State poses a threat to national security.
* The Central Government is satisfied that the Islamic State is a terrorist organization.
Legal Basis:
* The action is taken in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of subsection (1) of section 35 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government is now empowered to take actions under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act against the designated terrorist organization and its manifestations.
Action Required: Implement the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967, concerning the newly designated terrorist organization.
Law Enforcement Agencies:
Impact: Law enforcement agencies are required to enforce the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act against the designated terrorist organization.
Action Required: Investigate, prevent, and prosecute activities related to Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish, and all its manifestations.
Citizens of India (especially vulnerable youth):
Impact: Raises awareness about the dangers of joining the designated terrorist organization and the legal consequences.
Action Required: Refrain from any association with or support for the designated terrorist organization.
Indian Security Agencies:
Impact: Need to monitor and counter the activities and influence of the designated terrorist organization within India.
Action Required: Enhance intelligence gathering and counter-radicalization efforts.
Key Entities Referenced
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967: An Indian law enacted to provide for the more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations, and for dealing with terrorist activities. It is referenced as the legal basis for the notification.
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant: Also referred to as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daish, a terrorist outfit operating in Iraq and neighbouring countries. It is the primary subject of the notification, which designates it as a terrorist organization.
Iraq: A country in the Middle East where the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIS) operates.
First Schedule to the said Act: The list within the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 that specifies designated terrorist organizations. The notification adds Islamic State/ISIS/Daish to this list.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for internal security. It issued the notification.
New Delhi: The capital of India where the Ministry of Home Affairs is located and from where the notification was issued.
Central Government: The executive branch of the Government of India, which is empowered to designate organizations as terrorist organizations under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.
M. A. Ganapathy: The Joint Secretary who signed the notification on behalf of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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[फा. सं. 11034/28/2014-आई.एस.- VI]
एम. ए. गणपित, संयु(cid:21)त सिचव
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th February, 2015
S.O. 534(E).—Whereas, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967) (hereinafter referred to as
the said Act) has been enacted to provide for more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and
associations and for dealing with terrorist activities;
And whereas, under clause (m) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the said Act, ‘terrorist organisation’ means an
organization listed in the First Schedule or an organisation operating under the same name as an organisation so listed;
And whereas, the First Schedule to the said Act contains/ specifies the list of such terrorist organizations;
And whereas the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish, a terrorist
outfit operating in Iraq and neighbouring countries, has been resorting to terrorist actions to consolidate its position in
that area by recruiting youth for ‘Global Jehad’ to achieve the objective of establishing its own ‘caliphate’ by
overthrowing democratically elected governments, besides resorting to terrorism in the form of killing of innocent
civilians and security forces;
And whereas, the Central Government believes that the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic
State of Iraq and Syria/Daish is involved in radicalization and recruitment of vulnerable youth from various countries
including India;
And whereas, such recruitment of youth to the outfit from India and their radicalisation is a matter of serious
concern for the country especially with regard to its likely impact on national security when such youth return to India;¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3 (ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
And whereas, the Central Government is satisfied that the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic
State of Iraq and Syria/Daish is a terrorist organisation and has decided to add the said organisation and all its
manifestations in the First Schedule to the said Act;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the
First Schedule to the said Act, namely:—
In the First Schedule to the said Act, after serial number 37 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial
number and entries shall be inserted, namely :—
“38. Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Daish, and all its
manifestations.”
[F. No.11034/28/2014-IS-VI]
M. A. GANAPATHY, Jt. Secy.
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