Authorities and Officers Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
1) Central Government (NPCC)
Role:
Oversees the national implementation and enforcement of the NDPS Act.
Functions:
Formulates national drug control policies.
Coordinates with state governments and international bodies.
Approves the establishment of drug-related agencies and their jurisdictions.
2) State Government
Role:
Responsible for enforcing the NDPS Act within their states.
Functions:
Appoints officers for drug control enforcement.
Implements state-specific policies and regulations.
Collaborates with local law enforcement agencies.
3) Enforcement Agencies
Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN):
Role:
National agency for drug trafficking control and NDPS Act enforcement.
Functions:
Investigates large-scale drug trafficking operations.
Coordinates with international agencies for cross-border drug control.
Conducts intelligence operations to disrupt drug supply chains.
State Narcotic Drug Control Bureau (NDTCB):
Role:
State-level agencies for implementing and enforcing the NDPS Act.
Functions:
Conducts raids and drug seizures.
Monitors and regulates controlled substance sales and prescriptions.
Undertakes preventive measures against drug abuse.
Customs and Border Security Forces:
Role:
Prevents smuggling of narcotic substances across borders.
Functions:
Inspects shipments and luggage at ports, airports, and land borders.
Collaborates with international customs agencies for intelligence sharing.
Police Forces:
Role:
Local law enforcement responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the NDPS Act.
Functions:
Investigates drug-related offences.
Arrests and detains individuals involved in drug trafficking and abuse.
Supports preventive campaigns against drug use.