Cultivation or gathering of coca plant under Section 9(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic…
Section 9(1)(a)(i) lets the Central Government permit and regulate the cultivation, or gathering of any portion, of the coca plant, such cultivation or gathering being "only…
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Cultivation or gathering of coca plant under Section 9(1)(a)(i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 shall be-
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Section 9(1)(a)(i) lets the Central Government permit and regulate the cultivation, or gathering of any portion, of the coca plant, such cultivation or gathering being "only on account of" the Central Government. Private licensees, registered farmers and State Governments cannot cultivate coca on their own account.