The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002
19. Denotification of
a terrorist organization.-
1. An
application may be made to the Central Government for the exercise of its power
under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 18 to remove an organisation
from the Schedule.
2. An
application may be made by-
a. the organisation, or
b. any person affected
by inclusion of the organisation in the Schedule as a terrorist organisation.
1.
2.
3. The
Central Government may make rules to prescribe the procedure for admission and
disposal of an application made under this section.
4. Where
an application under sub-section (1) has been refused, the applicant may apply
for a review to the Review Committee constituted by the Central Government
under sub-section (1) of section 60 within one month from the date of receipt
of the order by the applicant.
5. The
Review Committee may allow an application for review against refusal to remove
an organisation from the Schedule, if it considers that the decision to refuse
was flawed when considered in the light of the principles applicable on an
application f r judicial review.
6.
Where
the Review Committee allows review under sub-section (5) by or in respect of an
organisation, it may make an order under this sub-section.
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 list in the Schedule.