Srinagar, April 16 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has not been reviewed since August 10, 2001, despite the review being mandatory under Indian Supreme Court ruling. 

The Supreme Court ruling says that an area can be declared as disturbed only in grave situation of law and order and a periodic review of the declaration should be made by the authorities that has issued such declaration before the expiry period of six months. 

Senior officials of the Law Department said the administration has to issue notification after the expiry of six months. However, they admit that in case of occupied Kashmir, it has not been followed and notices were not issued.

The panel of experts constituted by the government of India to review application of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has not given any recommendation about the Act, while experts question the legality of the Act in the occupied territory citing Supreme Court rulings on the matter.