The Central government had, on September 28, 2022, declared PFI as unlawful under Section 3 of the UAPA and imposed a ban on it for five years.
The organisation was 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 passed 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
