Service of notices and orders

In force From 14 Nov 1985 Act 61 of 1985 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 61 of 1985 Ministry Finance Enacted 16 Sep 1985 In force 14 Nov 1985

Section 68X of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 deals with service of notices and orders. Any notice or order issued or made under this Chapter shall be served-- (a) by tendering the notice or order or sending it by registered post to the person for whom it is intended or to his agent; The Act came into force on 14 Nov 1985.

¹[68X. Service of notices and orders.-- Any notice or order issued or made under this Chapter shall be served--
(a) by tendering the notice or order or sending it by registered post to the person for whom it is intended or to his agent;
(b) if the notice or order cannot be served in the manner provided in clause (a), by affixing it on a conspicuous place in the property in relation to which the notice or order is issued or made or on some conspicuous part of the premises in which the person for whom it is intended is known to have last resided or carried on business or personally worked for gain.]
Section 68X, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act 61 of 1985).

Questions about Section 68X

What does Section 68X of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act deal with?

Section 68X of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is headed "Service of notices and orders". [68X. Service of notices and orders.-- Any notice or order issued or made under this Chapter shall be served-- (a) by tendering the notice or order or sending it by registered post to the person for whom it is intended or to his agent;

How do I find court cases under Section 68X 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 68X, section 68X NDPS Act, section 68X 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.

When did Section 68X of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act come into force?

Section 68X of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, cited as NDPS Act 68X, 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.

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