Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFurther, reiterating the zero tolerance policy of this government against terrorism, Shri Shah said that the object of the proposed amendments is to facilitate speedy investigation and prosecution of terror offences and designating an individual as terrorist in line with the international practices.
Fighting terror must not be held hostage to political considerations. Members must rise above political considerations and whole heartedly support a strict law for fighting terrorism and keep the investigation agencies four steps ahead of the terrorists, Shri Shah emphasized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister said that the original law was enacted in 1967,\nand all the subsequent amendments happened, when this government was not in\npower. \u201cOur commitment to uproot terrorism has remained steadfast irrespective\nof where we were, whether in Government or not\u201d, he added.
\nShri Shah said that though this bill would not be misused against any\nindividual, yet, those individuals who engage in terrorist activities against\nthe security and sovereignty of India, including the urban maoists, would not\nbe spared by the investigating agencies either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are no changes being made in arrest or bail\nprovisions. Therefore, it is clear that there will be no violation of\nfundamental rights of any person, Shri Shah said. Also, the burden of proof is\non the investigating agency and not on the accused. This provision has not been\nchanged, the Minister added.
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\nDefending the proposed amendment to give powers to DG, NIA to attach properties\nacquired from proceeds of terrorism, Shri Shah said that a strict law is\nfruitful only when it is practically implementable. Currently, the law requires\nthat NIA take prior permission from the respective state DGP to start investigation\nin terror cases. This delays the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister said that the amendment about attaching properties acquired through proceeds of terrorism is being proposed in order to expedite investigation in terror cases and is not against the federal principles.
While addressing the House, Shri Shah noted that \u201cAn individual’s psychology is the birth place of Terrorism, rather than an institution. If, in the first place, an individual is stopped from attracting other individuals into terrorism by providing ideological and financial support, this menace can be finished\u201d. Hence, designating an individual as terrorist, after following the due process of law, is of prime importance to nip terrorism in the bud, he added.
While introducing the Unlawful Activities Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha yesterday, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy said that during last 5 years, our Government has made continuous efforts to weed out terrorism from all over the country. State sponsored terrorism by Pakistan, especially in J&K, has been dealt with firmly and effectively. Further, terrorism has significantly reduced in the hinterland. Similarly, in North-Eastern states, situation has improved tremendously, the Minister said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently as per section 25 of the UAPA, forfeiture of\nproperty representing proceeds of terrorism can only be made with prior\napproval in writing by the DGPs of the state wherein such property is located.\nHowever, many times terror accused own properties in different states. In such\ncases, seeking approval of DGPs of different states becomes very difficult, and\nthe delay caused by the same may enable the accused to transfer properties etc.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shri Reddy said that it is essential to attach properties\nrepresenting proceeds of terrorism at the earliest. This Amendment empowers DG\nNIA to forfeit a property which represents proceeds of terrorism in relation to\nan investigation being conducted by NIA, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, as on date, there is no provision in the UAPA or\nany other legislation to designate individual terrorist. Therefore, when a\nterrorist organization is banned, its members form a new organization. The\nMinister said, it is essential to declare guilty individuals as terrorists. UN\nand other nations have similar provisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As per section 43 of UAPA, an officer not below the rank of\nDSP or equivalent is competent to investigate offences under Chapter IV and\nChapter VI of the UAPA. NIA is facing shortage of DSPs, and the number of cases\nhas increased significantly. Presently NIA has 29 DSPs against 57 sanctioned\nposts and 90 inspectors against 106 sanctioned posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspectors of NIA have acquired sufficient proficiency to\ninvestigate these offenses and Senior officers are required to be better\nutilized for supervision of investigation. Thus, Shri Reddy said, the\namendments to this section are being proposed to make the inspectors of NIA\ncompetent to investigate offences punishable under Chapter IV and Chapter VI of\nUAPA. The Minister assured the House that senior officers of NIA supervise all\ncases to expedite investigations in accordance with law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the International Convention for Suppression of\nActs of Nuclear Terrorism (2005) has also been added in the Second Schedule\nthrough this Amendment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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