# The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Section 68R: Competent authority and Appellate Tribunal to have powers of civil court

- Act: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985)
- In force from: 1985-11-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ndps-act/section/68R/

## Text

1[68R. Competent authority and Appellate Tribunal to have powers of civil court.-- The competent authority and the Appellate Tribunal shall have all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:-- (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office; (e) issuing commissions for examination of witnesses or documents; (f) any other matter which may be prescribed.]

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