Authorities and Officers Under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

Authorities and Officers

Section 4 - Central Government's Responsibilities:

(1)    Objective: The Central Government is tasked with taking necessary steps to prevent and combat the abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, as well as the illicit traffic associated with them, while ensuring their appropriate medical and scientific use.

(2)    Specific Measures: To achieve this objective, The Central Government can take various measures, including coordination, compliance with international conventions, and assistance to foreign authorities.

Measures encompass identifying, treating, educating, rehabilitating addicts and ensuring the availability of drugs for medical and scientific use.

(3)    Constitution of Authorities: The Central Government has the authority to create one or more authorities, as deemed necessary, through an official order published in the Official Gazette. These authorities can exercise specific powers and functions of the Central Government as mentioned in the order. They operate under the supervision and control of the Central Government.

Section 5 - Officers of Central Government

(1)    Appointment of Officers: The Central Government is responsible for appointing officers, including a Narcotics Commissioner, and can give them specific titles as needed for enforcing this Act.

(2)    Role of the Narcotics Commissioner: The Narcotics Commissioner, along with subordinate officers, is in charge of overseeing the cultivation of opium poppy and opium production. They also handle other tasks assigned by the Central Government.

(3)    Control and Direction: The officers appointed by the Central Government, as well as the Narcotics Commissioner, are accountable to the Central Government. They may also follow the guidance of the Board or other relevant authorities if directed by the Central Government.

Section 6 - The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Consultative Committee

(1)    Formation of Committee: The Central Government can create an advisory committee called "The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Consultative Committee." This committee's purpose is to offer advice to the Central Government regarding the administration of this Act.

(2)    Composition: The Committee consists of a Chairman and up to twenty other members, all appointed by the Central Government.

(3)    Meeting and Procedure: The Committee meets when the Central Government deems it necessary and can set its own rules for how it operates.

(4)    Sub-committees: To efficiently carry out its functions, the Committee can create sub-committees and invite individuals (even non-members) to join these sub-committees for specific tasks or matters.

(5)    Terms and Rules: The rules governing the Chairman, members, allowances, and the appointment of non-members to sub-committees are determined by rules established by the Central Government.

Section 7 - Officers of State Government

(1)    Appointment of Officers: The State Government can appoint officers and give them specific titles for the purpose of implementing this Act.

(2)    Control and Direction: These appointed officers work under the supervision and direction of the State Government. If required, they may also be directed by other authorities or officers as instructed by the State Government.

Written By :  Harshavardhan Prakash Deshmukh,

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