On breach of the bond referred to in Section 72(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances…
Section 72(2) NDPS Act provides that on breach of such a bond the whole sum named in it may be recovered from the person or his surety as if it were an arrear of land…
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On breach of the bond referred to in Section 72(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the sum specified in the bond:
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Correct answer C
Section 72(2) NDPS Act provides that on breach of such a bond the whole sum named in it may be recovered from the person or his surety as if it were an arrear of land revenue. Because the performance is deemed a public duty under section 74 of the Contract Act, the sum is not cut down to reasonable compensation, and no civil decree is needed.