Section 71 of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in hindi
- (1)1[The Government may establish, recognise or approve as many centres as it thinks fit for identification, treatment, managemen], education, after-care, rehabilitation, social re-integration of addicts and for supply, subject to such conditions and in such manner as may be prescribed, by the concerned Government of any narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to the addicts registered with the Government and to others where such supply is a medical necessity.
- (2)The Government may make rules consistent with this Act providing for the establishment, appointment, maintenance, management and superintendence of, and for supply of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances from, the centres referred to in sub-section (1) and for the appointment, training, powers, duties and persons employed in such centres.
Summary
- It empowers the government to establish, recognize, or approve as many centers as it thinks fit for the identification, treatment, and medical management of drug addicts.
- It allows these centers to provide education, after-care, rehabilitation, and social reintegration services to help addicts recover and re-enter society.
- It permits the government to supply narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to registered addicts and others where it is a medical necessity.
- It authorizes the government to make rules to govern the establishment, maintenance, management, and superintendence of these treatment centers.
- It allows the government to make rules regarding the appointment, training, powers, and duties of the medical and support staff working at these clinics.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the government supply drugs to addicts under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?
Yes, under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the government can authorize the supply of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to registered addicts and others where there is a medical necessity.
2. What services do the centers set up under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 provide?
Centers established under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 provide identification, treatment, management, education, after-care, rehabilitation, and social reintegration services for addicts.
3. Who makes the rules for running rehabilitation centers under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985?
Under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the government is empowered to make rules for the establishment, appointment, maintenance, management, and superintendence of these centers.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for which of the following purposes can the government establish or approve centers?
Q2.Under what condition does Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 allow approved centers to supply narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances to individuals?
Q3.Under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which of the following is NOT a topic that the government can regulate by making rules for these centers?
Q4.If a doctor working at a center established under Section 71 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 treats an addict in good faith but the treatment fails, does Section 69 of the Act protect the doctor from prosecution?