Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1267(1999) Sanctions List Amendments

BSE notice 20260820-10 · 19 Aug 2026

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Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1267(1999) amends entries in ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Amendment of 29 Entries

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What changed

The United Nations Security Council Committee amended 29 entries in the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Securities market intermediaries must scan all existing and future accounts to ensure no links exist to the listed individuals or entities. Intermediaries must follow the procedure in the Central Government Order dated February 2, 2021, for the implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Intermediaries must forward any de-listing requests to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs. Entities seeking removal from the list may submit requests to the United Nations Ombudsperson. Intermediaries must monitor the SEBI website for further updates.

Who is affected
  • Securities market intermediaries
Required action
  • Scan all existing and future accounts for links to listed individuals or entities.
  • Forward de-listing requests to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs.
Key dates
  • Notice date and effective date of implementation — 19 Aug 2026

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Source
BSE Ltd (Bombay Stock Exchange)
Type
notice
Published by source
19 Aug 2026
Document number
20260820-10
Issuing division
DOSS
Effective date
19 Aug 2026
Coverage area
securities

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NOTICE

Notice No.20260820-10
Notice Date20 Aug 2026
CategoryCompliance
SegmentGeneral
DepartmentDOSS
SubjectImplementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1267(1999) amends entries in ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Amendment of 29 Entries
AttachmentsAnnexure-A ; Annexure-B

The Exchange is in receipt of a communication from the SEBI which inter-alia states as under:

  1. Please find the following notifications issued by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee:

a. Updates for Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC's 1267(1999) Sanctions List dated August 19, 2026 at URL –
https://www.sebi.gov.in/media-and-notifications/unsc-sanctions-committee-list/aug-2026/updates-for-implementation-of-section-51a-of-uapa-1967-updates-to-unsc-s-1267-1999-sanctions-list_103753.html

b. Updates for Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267(1999) Sanctions List - Amendment of 21 Entries dated August 20, 2026, at URL -
https://www.sebi.gov.in/media-and-notifications/unsc-sanctions-committee-list/aug-2026/updates-for-implementation-of-section-51a-of-uapa-1967-updates-to-unsc-s-1267-1999-sanctions-list-amendment-of-21-entries_103783.html

  1. An updated list of individuals and entities which are subject to various sanction measures such as freezing of assets/ accounts, denial of financial services etc., as approved by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to various United Nations' Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) can be accessed at its website at
    https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list

The updated list issued by the UNSC Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh) and Al Qaida can be accessed at URL -
https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list

The updated list issued by the UNSC Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) of individuals and entities linked to Taliban can be accessed at URL -
https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1988/materials

  1. In this regard you are advised:

a. The UNSC press release concerning the list of amended entries is enclosed as Annexure A & Annexure B

b. Follow the procedure as mentioned in the Central Government Order dated Feb 02, 2021, detailing the implementation of Section 51A of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

c. Scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list and also ascertain the same for future accounts as well (as per clause 54 of SEBI “Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) / Obligations of Securities Market Intermediaries under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and Rules framed there under”) dated June 06, 2024 and

d. Forward any request for de-listing received by them, electronically to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA (e-mail id: jsctcr-mha@gov.in) and a copy of the same to MEA, Joint Secretary (UNP) (e-mail id: jsunp@mea.gov.in).

e. Inform individuals, groups, undertakings or entities seeking to be removed from the Sanctions List can submit their request for delisting to an independent and impartial Ombudsperson who has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General. More details are available at the following URL:
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/ombudsperson/application

  1. Further, the updates regarding amendments made to UNSC Sanctions List are also available on SEBI website under “Media and Notifications” in a separate tab “UNSC Sanctions Committee List

You are requested to visit SEBI website on a regular basis for updates in this regard.

Members are requested to take note of the above and ensure necessary compliance. In case of any clarifications, members may contact us on details given as under:

Contact NosEmail Id
022-69158540Bse.inspection@bseindia.com
022-45720640
022-45720440

For and on behalf of BSE Ltd.

Kaustubh Mundada
Assistant Vice President
Member Oversight

Kalpesh Ganger
Manager
Member Oversight

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