Section36

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Denotification of terrorist organisation or individual

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1967 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1967 In force 30 Dec 1967 Cited by 3 provisions Instruments 1

Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with denotification of terrorist organisation or individual. An application may be made to the Central Government for the exercise of its power under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 35 to remove [an organisation from the First Schedule, or as the case may be, the name of an individual from the Fourth Schedule]. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

36. Denotification of ¹[terrorist organisation or individual].-- (1) An application may be made to the Central Government for the exercise of its power under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 35 to remove ²[an organisation from the First Schedule, or as the case may be, the name of an individual from the Fourth Schedule].
(2) An application under sub-section (1) may be made by--
(a) the organisation, or
(b) any person affected by inclusion of the organisation in the ³[First Schedule as a terrorist organisation, or].
⁴[(c) any person affected by inclusion of his name in the Fourth Schedule as a terrorist.]
(3) The Central Government may prescribe the procedure for admission and disposal of an application made under this section.
(4) Where an application under sub-section (1) has been rejected, the applicant may apply for a review to the Review Committee constituted by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 37 within one month from the date of receipt of the order of such refusal by the applicant.
(5) The Review Committee may allow an application for review against rejection, to remove ⁵[an organisation from the First Schedule or the name of an individual from the Fourth Schedule], if it considers that the decision to reject was flawed when considered in the light of the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.
(6) Where the Review Committee allows review under sub-section (5) by or in respect of ⁶[or an individual], it may make an order to such effect.
(7) Where an order is made under sub-section (6), the Central Government shall, as soon as the certified copy of the order is received by it, make an order removing the organisation from the ⁷[First Schedule or the name of an individual from the Fourth Schedule].
Section 36, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

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The Procedure for Admission and Disposal of Application Rules, 2004Rule 2004

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Questions about Section 36

What does Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Denotification of terrorist organisation or individual". 36. Denotification of [terrorist organisation or individual].-- (1) An application may be made to the Central Government for the exercise of its power under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 35 to remove [an organisation from the First Schedule, or as the case may be, the name of an individua

How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Uapa 36, section 36 Uapa, section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 35 (Amendment of Schedule, etc), section 37 (Review Committees), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently The Procedure for Admission and Disposal of Application Rules, 2004 (2004).

When did Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 36 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 36, came into force on 30 Dec 1967, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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