September 13, 2026

Section 74 – Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985: Transitional provisions

74. Transitional provisions.

Every officer or other employee of the Government exercising or performing, immediately before the commencement of this Act, any powers or duties with respect to any matters provided for in this Act, shall on such commencement, be deemed to have been appointed under the relevant provisions of this Act to the same post and with the same designation as he was holding immediately before such commencement.