Publication of Notification extraordinary in respect of declaration of Muslim League Jammu Kashmir Masarat Alam faction as unlawful association under the UAPA 1967

7949 GI/202 3 (1) EXTRAORDINARY PART II —Section 3 —Sub-section ( ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 5231] NEW DELHI , WEDN ESDAY , DECEMBER 27, 2023/ PAUS HA 6, 1945 CG-DL-E-27122023-250915 MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2 7th December , 2023 S.O. 5462 (E).—Whereas, the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (hereinafter referred to as the MLJK -MA), chaired by Masarat Alam Bhat is known for its anti -India an d pro -Pakistan propaganda; And, whereas, the objectives of MLJK -MA are to get freedom of Jammu and Kashmir from India so as to realize the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan and establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir; And, whereas, the members of the MLJK -MA have been indulging in the secessionist activities in the Jammu and Kashmir; And, whereas, the leaders and members of the MLJK -MA have been involved in raising funds through various sources including Pakistan and its proxy organisations for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities, sustained stone -pelting on Security Forces in Jammu and Kash mir; And, whereas, the MLJK -MA and its members by their activities show sheer disrespect towards the constitutional authority and constitutional set up of the country; And, whereas, the MLJK -MA and its leaders and members, particularly its Chairman Masara t Alam Bhat, have been indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, security and communal harmony of the country; And, whereas, there had been a number of inputs showing linkages of the MLJK -MA with banned terroris t organisations; And, whereas, the MLJK -MA and its members have been involved in supporting terrorist activities with an intent to create a reign of terror in the country, thereby endangering the security and public order of the State, and its anti-nationa l activities also show disrespect and disregard to the constitutional authority and sovereignty of the State, hence an immediate and prompt action is required against the organisation; And, whereas, the Central Government is of the opinion that if there is no immediate curb or control of unlawful activities of the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction), it will use this opportunity to – (i) continue with the anti -national activities which are detrimental to the territorial integrity, security and so vereignty of the country; (ii) continue advocating the secession of Jammu and Kashmir form the Union of India while disputing its accession to the Union of India; and (iii) continue propagating false narrative and anti -national sentiments among the people of Jammu an d Kashmir with the intention to cause disaffection against India and disrupt public order; And, whereas, the Central Government for the above -mentioned reasons is firmly of the opinion that having regard to the activities of the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction), it is necessary to declare the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an ‘unlawful association’ with immediate effect; Now, Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub -section (1) of the section 3 of the Un lawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the Central Government hereby declares the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an unlawful association; The Central Government, having regard to the above circumstances, is of firm op inion that it is necessary to declare the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an ‘unlawful association’ with immediate effect, and accordingly, in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub -section (3) of section 3 of the said Act, the Central Government hereby directs that this notification shall, subject to any order that may be made under section 4 of the said Act, have effect for a period of five years from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. [F. No. 14017 /17/2023 -NI-MFO] PRAVEEN VASHISTA , Addl . Secy . Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring R oad, Mayapuri, New Delhi -110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi -110054.