As per the proviso to Section 63(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985,…
The first proviso to section 63(2) NDPS Act says no order of confiscation shall be made "until the expiry of one month from the date of seizure", or without hearing any…
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As per the proviso to Section 63(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, confiscation cannot be ordered:
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The first proviso to section 63(2) NDPS Act says no order of confiscation shall be made "until the expiry of one month from the date of seizure", or without hearing any person who may claim a right to the article. The period is one month, not fifteen days or three months, and no NCB approval is required.