Section 44
Power of entry, search, seizure and arrest in offences relating to coca plant, opium poppy and cannabis plant
Chapter 6: Procedure
The provisions of sections 41, 42 and 43, shall so far as may be, apply in relation to the offence punishable under Chapter IV and relating to coca plant, the opium poppy or cannabis plant and for this purpose references in those sections to narcotic drugs, or psychotropic substance [or controlled substance], shall be construed as including references to coca plant, the opium poppy and cannabis plant.
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (Act No. 61 of 1985). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 41Power to issue warrant and authorisation
- 42Power of entry, search, seizure and arrest without warrant or authorisation
- 43Power of seizure and arrest in public place
- 45Procedure where seizure of goods liable to confiscation not practicable
- 46Duty of land holder to give information of illegal cultivation
- 47Duty of certain officers to give information of illegal cultivation