The administration and enforcement of the NDPS Act involve various authorities and officers with distinct roles and responsibilities.
Central Government
Role:
Oversees the overall implementation and enforcement of the NDPS Act at the national level.
Functions:
Formulates national policies for drug control.
Coordinates with state governments and international bodies.
Approves the establishment of drug-related agencies and their jurisdictions.
State Government
Role:
Responsible for enforcing the NDPS Act within their respective states.
Functions:
Appointing officers to oversee drug control measures.
Implementing state-specific policies and regulations.
Collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
Enforcement Agencies in NDPS Act
Key agencies involved in enforcing the NDPS Act include:
Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN):
Role:
National-level agency responsible for drug trafficking control and enforcement of the NDPS Act.
Functions:
Investigate large-scale drug trafficking operations.
Coordinate with international agencies for cross-border drug control.
Conduct intelligence operations to disrupt drug supply chains.
State Narcotic Drug Control Bureau (NDTCB):
Role:
State-level agencies tasked with implementing and enforcing the NDPS Act within their jurisdictions.
Functions:
Conduct raids and seizures of illicit drugs.
Monitor and regulate the sale and prescription of controlled substances.
Undertake preventive measures against drug abuse.
Customs and Border Security Forces:
Role:
Prevent the smuggling of narcotic and psychotropic substances across national borders.
Functions:
Inspect shipments and luggage at ports, airports, and land borders.
Collaborate with international customs agencies for intelligence sharing.
Police Forces:
Role:
Local law enforcement responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the NDPS Act.
Functions:
Investigate drug-related offences.
Arrest and detain individuals involved in drug trafficking and abuse.
Support preventive campaigns against drug use.