Section 9, Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 [S1V-M4P]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 March 1988.

In Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 [A10-Z4C]. This text from 3 March 1988. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 9, Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 [S1V-M4P]. Machine: S1V-M4P.

9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Licensing Authority may, by order in writing, direct any hospital to take such measures in relation to the running of a hospital as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

Defined terms in this text (1)

Licensing Authority: Section 2, Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 [S1VKXX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Licensing Authority" means the authority appointed under section 4 to grant licences under this Act

Licensing Authority: 21 more definitions.

Made under this section, or naming it (2)

Notification S.O. 4498(E) of the Directorate General of Health Services dated 27th July, 2007 under section 9 [N13-7GT], 27 July 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (46 of 1988), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Drugs Controller within the jurisdiction set out against each"

Notification S.O. 317(E) of the Directorate General of Health Services dated 22nd July, 2025 under section 9 [N15-2JZ], 22 July 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (46 of 1988), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Inspector"

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