The Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985ACT NO. 61 OF 1985[16th September, 1985]LONG TITLEAn Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to narcotic drugs, to make stringent provisions for the control and regulation of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, to provide for the forfeiture of property derived from, or used in, illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, to implement the provisions of the International Conventions ... The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 was framed taking into account India’s obligations under the three UN drug Conventions as well as Article 47 of the Constitution mentioned in para 1 above. This Act prohibits, except for medical or scientific purposes, the manufacture, production, trade, use, etc. of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Overview Procedural safeguards and immunities under the NDPS Act Punishment for Offences Special provision for addicts Seizure, freezing and forfeiture of property under the NDPS Act Licensed cultivation of opium Production of opium and opiates International travellers requiring NDPS for medical use Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs New Digamber Public School (NDPS), Indore is a top ranking Co-educational, English medium School. It is affiliated to CBSE and provides exceptional education in a beautiful environment. Visit ndps.edu.in to know about admissions, fees, scholarships and more.
