SSP Barnala Mobile Phone No.(+91) 98158-00405, 95929-14056  E-Mail - sspbarnala@yahoo.co.in

FEATURES OF THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT 1985.

1. All the offences booked under this Act. are tried in specially designated Courts i.e. NDPS Court with Judge having rank of Sessions judge.

2. All the offences under NDPS Act are of non-bail able nature.

3. Very stringnent punishment for the offences under this Act. ranging from 06 months minimum to maximum 30 yrs. depending upon the nature of offences.

4. There is provision for death penalty for certain offences after previous convictions, under NDPS Act.

5. There is provision for preventive detention.

6. There is provision for for-feiture of property.

7. Cases under NDPS.Act.are to be registered and investigated by Officers of and above rank of Police-Sub Inspector.

8. Faster disposal of cases. by NDPS.Court.

DOs

1. Inform the Police if you observe drug consumption or drug trafficking.

2. Carry prescriptions of doctor in case you are under medication.

3. Buy any drug ONLY from an authorised and licenced pharmacy and
get cash memo for the same.

4. Respect the laws of the land in which you are touring.

DONTs

1. Do not indulge in committing any act which might attract punishment under NDPS Act.

2. Do not encourage touts and dubious persons in befriending you.

3. Do not frequent Bars and Restaurants which you suspect encourage drug consumption.

4. Do not buy any sort of drugs except on a prescription and from an
authorised licenced pharmacy.

5. Do not allow strangers or casual acquaintances to stay in your room.
They might land you in trouble.

6. Do not attend dubious parties such as acid parties. They are not authorised by the government and not recommended.

7. Do not experiment with any foreign substances whether orally or intravenously

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