Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter
Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter. The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, appoint as many of its officers (not below the rank of a Joint secretary to the Government) as it thinks fit, to perform the functions of an Administrator. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.
1[68G. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.-- (1) The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, appoint as many of its officers (not below the rank of a Joint secretary to the Government) as it thinks fit, to perform the functions of an Administrator.
(2) The Administrator appointed under sub-section (1) shall receive and manage the property in relation to which an order has been made under sub-section (1) of section 68F or under section 68-I in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.
(3) The Administrator shall also take such measures, as the Central Government may direct, to dispose of the property which is forfeited to the Central Government.]
Section 68G, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).
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Questions about Section 68G
What does Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?
Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter". [68G. Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.-- (1) The Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, appoint as many of its officers (not below the rank of a Joint secretary to the Government) as it thinks fit, to perform the functions of an Administra
How do I find court cases under Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: NDPS Act 68G, section 68G NDPS Act, section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 68 (Information as to commission of offences), section 68F (Seizure or freezing of illegally acquired property), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently THE NARCOTIC DRUGS SUBSTANCES AND PSYCHOTROPIC RULES, 1985I (1985).
When did Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?
Section 68G of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 68G, came into force on 14 Nov 1985, having been enacted on 16 Sep 1985. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1747 words
- 68B. Definitions819 words
- 9. Power of Central Government to permit, control and regulate816 words
- 36A. Offences triable by Special Courts631 words
- 10. Power of State Government to permit, control and regulate568 words
- 42. Power of entry, search, seizure and arrest without warrant or authorisation507 words
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