The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

Application

Definitions

Prohibition of holding illegally acquired property

Competent authority

Identifying illegally acquired property

Seizure or freezing of illegally acquired property

Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter

Notice of forfeiture of property

Forfeiture of property in certain case

Burden of proo

Fine in lieu of forfeitur

Procedure in relation to certain trust properties

Certain transfers to be null and voi

Constitution of Appellate Tribunal

Appeal

Notice or order not to be invalid for error in description

Bar of jurisdictio

Competent authority and Appellate Tribunal to have powers of civil court

Information to competent authorit

Certain officers to assist Administrator, competent authority and Appellate Tribunal

Power to take possession

Rectification of mistakes

Findings under other laws not conclusive for proceedings under this Chapter

Service of notices and orders

Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapte

Release of property in certain cases


FORFEITURE OF ILLEGALLY ACQUIRED PROPERTY


1[68Y. Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken,
under this Chapter.-- Any person who knowingly acquired, by any mode whatsoever, any property in
relation to which proceedings are pending under this Chapter shall be punishable with imprisonment for a
term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees.]

LAWGIST

# 68Y Punishment for acquiring property in relation to which proceedings have been taken, under this Chapte