The PFI will now have the option to present its case before a tribunal that must confirm the government notification for the ban to continue.
Established in 2006, the PFI describes itself “as a non-governmental social organization whose stated objective is to work for the poor and disadvantaged people in the country and to oppose oppression and exploitation”.
The Central government on September 28 declared PFI as unlawful under Section 3 of the UAPA and imposed a ban on it for five years.
The organisation has been accused of indulging in ‘unlawful activities’ which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty and security of the country.
The UAPA provides that no such ban shall come into effect unless the same is confirmed by the UAPA Tribunal by an order made under Section 4 of the Act.
However, in exceptional circumstances, the notification can come into effect immediately once the reasons for it are recording in writing. The tribunal can endorse or reject it.
Source: Barandbench
