Designation of Terrorist Organisation under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

RBI/2026-2027/270 DOR.AML.REC.233/14.06.001/2026-27

September 24, 2026

The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions

Madam/Dear Sir,

Designation of terrorist organisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and listed in the First Schedule of the Act

In terms of Chapter IX on “Requirements/obligations under International Agreements - Communications from International Agencies” of the Reserve Bank of India - Know Your Customer, Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 (amended as on September 18, 2026) (“Directions”), as applicable, regulated entities shall strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated February 2, 2021 (Annex I of these Directions), and ensure the meticulous compliance with the Order issued by the Government. Further, regulated entities shall report the details of accounts resembling any of the individuals / entities in the lists to FIU-IND in addition to advising the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as required under UAPA notification dated February 2, 2021. In this regard, it is reiterated that the UAPA Order in Annex I of the aforementioned Directions shall also apply to amendments carried out in Schedule IV and I of the UAPA, 1967 apart from the UNSC lists mentioned in the Order.

2. In this connection, please refer to the notifications dated September 16, 2026 of the MHA, as per which, following entity has been declared as “Terrorist Organisation” and has been listed in the First Schedule of UAPA, 1967, under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of UAPA, 1967. The Statutory Order (S.O.) numbers and the respective entry is as provided below:

3. Regulated Entities (REs) are advised to take note of the aforementioned Gazette notification issued by MHA for necessary compliance. REs shall also take note of any future amendments to Schedule I of the UAPA, 1967, for immediate necessary compliance.

Yours faithfully,

(Veena Srivastava) Chief General Manager