THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES RULES, 1985 1

1 · Vide G.S.R. 837(E), dated 14th November, 1985, published in the Gazette of 1ndia, Extra., Pt. II, Sec. 3(i), dated 14th November, 1985.

2 · Came into force on 14-11-1985.

3 · Subs. G.S.R. 82, dated 14th February, 1995, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 25-2-1995).

4 · Ins. by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015 (w.e.f. 5-5-2015).

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3 · Ins. by G.S.R.

6 · Serial No. 110 re-numbered

1 · [(ha) "Licenced chemist" means a person who has obtained a licence to possess, sell, exhibit or offer for sale or distribution by retail, essential narcotic drugs under these rules;]

1 · [(hb) "Licenced dealer" means a person who has obtained a licence to possess, sell, exhibit or offer for sale or distribution by wholesale, essential narcotic drugs under these rules;]

1 · [(hc) "medical institution" means a hospital, dispensary, clinic or an institution by whatever name called that offers services or facilities requiring diagnosis, treatment or care of illness, disease, injury, deformity or abnormality, established and administered or maintained by the Government or Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council or Zila Parishad or any person or body of persons;]

1 · [(hd) "patent or proprietary medicine" shall have the same meaning as defined in the Drug and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940);]

1 · [(he) "prescription" means a prescription given by a registered medical practitioner for the supply of any of the essential narcotic drugs to a patient for medical use in accordance with these rules;]

1 · [(ia) "recognised medical institution" means a medical institution recognised as such under these rules;]

1 · (ib) "registered medical practitioner" means any person registered as a medical practitioner under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) or under any law for the registration of medical practitioner for the time being in force, or registered as a dentist under the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948) or under any law for the registration of dentists for the time being in force and has undergone training in pain relief and palliative care for prescription of essential narcotic drugs for pain relief and palliative care or training in opioid substitution therapy for prescription of essential narcotic drugs for treatment of opioid dependence;]

13 · Procedure with regard to preliminary weighment.-(1) The cultivator shall, during the course of harvesting, produce daily before the Lambardar, each day's collection of opium from his crop for weighment.

14 · Delivery of opium produced.-All opium, the produce of land cultivated with opium poppy, shall be delivered by the cultivators to the District Opium

3 · [33A. Sale of opium derivatives from the Government Opium Factories.(1) The Government Opium Factories may sell the opium derivatives only if the buyer produces a valid quota allocation under rule 67E.

4 · [Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall apply in case the drugs are manufactured by Government opium factory or by chemical staff employed under the Central Board of Excise and Customs or any person authorised by the

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 95 (E), dated 4th February, 2004, for sub-rules (1) and (2) (w.e.f. 4-2-2004).

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 95 (E), dated 4th February, 2004, for "Government Opium Factory, Ghazipur" (w.e.f. 4-2-2004).

3 · Ins. by 5.0. 166l{E}, dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.f. 13-7-2010).

4 · Ins. by G.S.R. 350 (E), dated 25th )Wle, 1997 (w.e.f. 27-6-1997).

1 · [(2A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (2), the Narcotics Commissioner or such other officer as may be authorized by the Central Government may, on and from the commencement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Rules, 2004 grant a licence in Form 3 appended to these rules on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the licence to any person or entity for manufacture of morphine, codeine, dionine, thebaine, dihydrocodeinone, dihydrocodeine, acetyldihydrocodeine, acetyldihydrocodeinone, dihydromorphine, dihydromorphinone, dihydrohydroxycodeinone, pholcodine and their respective salts 2 (3[* . .. ], ], ·if the Central Government determines that such licence is necessary in public interest and is in consonance with India's obligations under International treaties, conventions or protocols];]

4 · [ (2B) If, in the opinion of the Central Government, the licensee fails to fulfil the purpose for which he is issued a licence under sub-rule (2A) or the terms and conditions of the licence, the Central Government may, after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity of being heard, cancel the licence.)

4 · [36A. Manufacture of natural manufactured drugs from poppy straw.-(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 36, if the Central Government is of the opinion that it is in public interest to do so, the Narcotics Commissioner or any other officer authorised by the Central Government in this behalf may issue a licence in Form No. 3A on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the licence to manufacture poppy straw concentrate 5 [from poppy straw produced from poppy cultivated under a licence issued under rule 8 of these rules].

1 · Ins. by G.S.R. 95(E), dated 4th February, 2004 (w.e.l. 4-2-2004).

2 · Added by GS~. 736(E), dated 22nd December, 2005 (w.e.f. 22-12-2005).

3 · The words ;,from Indian opium" omitted by S.O. 1661(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.f. 13-7-2010).

4 · Ins. by S.O. 1661(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.l. 13-7-2010).

5 · Subs. by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015, for "from poppy straw" (w.e.l. 5-5-2015).

1 · [37. Manufacture of synthetic manufactured drugs.-Subject to the provisions of rule 36, the manufacture of manufactured drugs notified under sub-clause (b) of clause (xi) of section 2 of the Act including the essential narcotic drugs notified under clause (viiia) of section 2 of the Act (hereafter referred to as the drug) but not including preparation containing any manufactured drug from materials which the maker is lawfully entitled to possess is prohibited save under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Narcotics Commissioner or such other officer as may be authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, in Form No. 3 appended to these rules.

2 · [38. Application for licence.-(1) Every application for a licence or for renewal thereof under the proviso to rule 35 or rule 36 or rule 37 shall be in such form and manner as may be specified by the Narcotics Commissioner.

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015, for rule 37 (w.e.f. 5-5-2015). Earlier rule 37 was amended by G.S.R. 95(E), dated 4th February, 2004 (w.e.f. 4-2-2004); by S.O. 166(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.f. 13-7-2010) and by G.S.R. 426(E), dated 1st July, 2014, (w.e.f. 1-7-2014). Rule 37, before substitution by G.S.R. 359(E) dated 5th May, 2015, stood as under:

1 · [39. Commencement of manufacture.-(!) A person who has been issued a licence under rule 36 or rule 36A or rule 37 shall not commence manufacture without obtaining the licences required under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940) for the manufacture of the drug, and the rules framed under section 10 of the Act by State Government of the State in which he has his place of business, for the possession, sale and distribution of the drug.

40 · Manufacture only from materials lawfully possessed.2 [(1)] The licensee shali not manufacture the drug save from materials which he is lawfully entitled to possess.

3 · [(2) The licencee shall not manufactrure the drug without allotment of quota for that drug under sub-rule (2) of rule 67E].

2 · Rule 40 re-numbered as sub-rule (1) thereof by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015 (w.e.f. 5-5-2015).

3 · Ins. by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015 (w.e.f. 5-5-2015).

1 · [43. Advance notice for cessation and recommencement of manufacture.(1) The licencee shall give at least one month's notice in writing to the issuing authority before he ceases to manufacture the drug for any reasons whatsoever:

2 · [Provided that the notice referred to in this sub-rule shall not apply in case the cessation of manufacture is on account of unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the licencee. I

3 · [45A. Destruction of drugs.-(1) A licencee seeking to destroy the drug shall apply to the Narcotics Commissioner in such form and manner as may be specified by the Narcotics Commissioner.

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015, for rule 43 and rule 44 (w.e.f. 5-5-2015). Rule 43

44 · Cessation of manufacture.-Where the licensee ceases manufacturing operations for any reasons whatsoever, he shall forthwith inform the issuing authority in this behalf indicating the date on which he proposes to recommence manufacture:

2 · Ins. by G.S.R. SOO(E), dated 17th June, 2015 (w.e.f. 17-6-2015).

3 · Ins. by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015 (w.e.f. 5-5-2015).

1 · [CHAPTER VA

52A · Possession of essential narcotic drug.-(1) No person shall possess any essential narcotic drug otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of these rules.

1 · ((8) A manufacturer may possess essential narcotic drug in such quantity as may be specified in the licence issued under rule 36, rule 36A, or rule 37 of these rules or the licence issued for manufacturing the preparations of essential narcotic drugs under the rules made by the State Government under section 10 of the Act:

52B · Provisions regarding licenced dealer and licenced chemist.-(!) A licenced dealer or a licenced chemist shall apply for a licence to possess, sell, exhibit or offer for sale or distribution by retail or wholesale, essential narcotic drug, to the authority competent to issue licence to possess, sell, exhibit or offer for sale or distribution by retail or wholesale, manufactured drugs under the rules framed under section 10 of the Act by State Government of the State in which he has his place of business.

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. SOO(E), dated 17th June, 2015, for sub-rule (8) (w.e.f. 17-6-2015). Sub-rule (8), before substitution stood as under:

52C · Import Inter-State and Export Inter-State of essential narcotic drugs.-Any person who is permitted to possess essential narcotic drug under rule 52A may import inter-State or export inter-State such drug upto the quantity he is permitted to possess.

52D · Transport of essential narcotic drugs.--{1) Subject to the provisions of rule 52C, no consignment of essential narcotic drugs shall be transported, imported inter-State or exported inter-State unless such consignment is accompanied by a consignment note in Form No. 3C and in the manner as provided in sub-rules (2) and (3).

52E · Transmission of essential narcotic drugs by post, courier, rail or road.-The transmission of essential narcotic drugs by inland post or courier or by rail or by road by a manufacturer, licensed dealer or licensed chemist is permitted, subject to the following conditions, namely:-

52F · Sale.-1((1) A manufacturer or licenced dealer shall sell essential narcotic drugs otherwise than on prescription to-

52G · Registered medical practitioner and conditions relating to their prescriptions.-No prescription for the supply of essential narcotic drugs shall be given by a registered medical practitioner otherwise than in accordance with the following conditions, namely:-

52H · Authorisation and accounts.-(1) The Controller of Drugs may by a general or special order authorise:

52J · Appeal.-(1) Appeal against a decision or order made or passed under rule 52-1 may be filed by the person against whom such decision or order has been made or passed, to the Secretary to the State Government responsible for implementation of the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 in the State within a period of sixty days from the date of communication of such decision or order to him.

52K · Procedure for appeal.-(1) The Appellate Authority referred to in subrule (1) of rule 52J shall give an opportunity to the appellant to be heard in person, if he so desires.

52L · Surrender of authorisation, etc.-An authorised person, if he so desires, surrender his authorisation by giving not less than fifteen days notice in writing to the issuing authority.

52M · Disposal of stocks of essential narcotic drugs on expiry, surrender, cancellation of authorisation, etc.-(1) Such stocks of essential narcotic drugs as may be in the possession of an authorised person, on the expiry or cancellation or surrender of his authorisation, shall be disposed of in such manner as may be specified by the Controller of Drugs in this behalf.

1 · [CHAPTER VB SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO

52N · Government, etc. hospital, dispensary to be deemed recognised medical institution.-Govemment or Municipal Corporation or Municipal Council or Zilla Parishad hospital, dispensary or medical institution, with at least one registered medical practitioner possessing a minimum qualification of a degree in medicine or dentistry and who has undergone training in pain relief and palliative care for prescription of essential narcotic drugs for pain relief and palliative care or training in opioid substitution therapy for prescription of essential narcotic drugs for treatment of opioid dependence, who shall prescribe and dispense essential narcotic drugs, shall be deemed to be a recognised medical institution under these rules for possessing, dispensing or selling of

1 · Chapter VB (containing rule 52N to rule 522 and rule 522A) inserted by G.S.R. 359(E), dated 5th May, 2015 (w.e.l. 5-5-2015).

52P · Suspension and Cancellation of recognition.-(!) Without prejudice to any action that may be taken under the provisions of the Act, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, the Controller of Drugs may suspend or cancel the recognition referred to in rule 52-0,-

52Q · Designated medical practitioner.-(1) Every recognised medical institution shall designate one or more registered medical practitioner who has undergone training in pain relief and palliative care for prescription of essential narcotic drugs for pain relief and palliative care or training in opioid substitution therapy for prescription of essential narcotic drugs for treatment of opioid dependence, who shall prescribe and dispense essential narcotic drugs.

52R · Duties of designated medical practitioner.-(1) The designated medical practitioner or the over-all in charge, as the case may be, shall,-

52S · Surrender of recognition.-(!) A recognised medical institution may surrender its recognition by giving not less than thirty days' notice in writing to the Controller of Drugs.

52T · Estimates of requirement.-(]) Every recognised medical institution shall submit an estimate of its annual requirement of essential narcotic drugs in Form No. 3J by the 30th November of the preceding calendar year to the Controller of Drugs.

52U · Possession of essential narcotic drug by recognised medical institution.-A recognised medical institution shall possess essential narcotic drugs in quantities not exceeding the quantities mentioned in the estimate or revised estimate, as the case may be, of the annual requirement of such drug submitted to the Controller of Drugs under rule 52T.

52V · Miscellaneous.-(1) The expired stock of essential narcotic drugs shall be destroyed by the recognised medical institution in the presence of an officer nominated by the Controller of Drugs.

52W · Home care treatment.-(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, where home care treatment is provided to a patient registered with a recognised medical institution by deputing qualified personnel of such recognised medical institution to the home or residence or place of stay, either permanent or temporary, of such patient, the designated medical practitioner or the over-all in charge, as the case may be, shall, authorise such personnel to carry such quantity of essential narcotic drugs as may be required for treatment of such patient:

52X · Maintenance of records.-All records generated under this Chapter shall be kept for a period of two years from the date of last entry.

52Y · Inspection of stocks.-The stocks of essential narcotic drugs under the custody of a recognised medical institution shall be open for inspection by the Controller of Drugs or any other officer authorised by him in this regard.

1 · [53. General prohibition.-Import into and export out of India of the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is prohibited except with an import certificate or export authorization issued under the provision of this Chapter:

2 · 1 .. 1 .. 1 ·1

54 · Import of opium, etc.-The import of-

3 · [Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to import of morphine, codeine, thebaine and their salts by manufacturers notified by the Government,

2 · Rule 53A omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier rule 53A was inserted by S.O. 599(E), dated 10th August 1993 (w.e.f. 10-8-1993) and amended by G.S.R. 5S6(E), dated 14th July, 1995 (w.e.f. 20-7-1995). Rule 53A, before omission, stood as under:

3 · Ins. by S.O. 166!(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.f. 13-7-2010).

5 · [(3) Every application for an import certificate shall be in such form and manner and provide such details as may be specified by the Narcotic Commissioner.]

6 · [(4) A fee of rupees one thousand shall be paid to the Central Government alongwith the application under sub-rule (1) for issue of each import certificate under this rule.]

8 · [(1A)] The issuing authority shall prepare seven copies of the import certificate 9[»·] and deal with them in the manner hereunder provided, namely:-

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 470(£), dated 21st June, 2011, for "during a financial year for analytical purposes by any importer notified by the Government" (w.e.f. 21-6-2011).

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 556(E), dated 14th July, 1995 (w.e.f. 20-7-1995).

3 · The words "specified in the Schedule of the Act" omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

5 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for sub-rule (3) (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Sub-rule (3), before substitution stood as under:

6 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for sub-rule (4) (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier subrule (4) was inserted by S.O. 166i(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w .. e.f. 13-7-2010). Sub-mle (4), before substitution stood as under:

7 · Ins. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

8 · Sub-rule (1) re-numbered as sub-rule (lA) therof by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

9 · The words "referred to in sub-rule (1) of rule 55" omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

3 · ((3) Every application for an export authorization shall be in such form and manner and provide such details as may be specified by the Narcotic Commissioner.)

3 · 1(4) A fee of rupees one thousand shall be paid to the Central Government along with the application under sub-rule (1) for issue of each export authorization under this rule.)

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for sub-rule (11 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier subrule (!), was substituted by G.S.R. 556(E), dated 14th July, 1995 (w.e.f. 20-7-1995). Sub-rule(!), before substitution by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 stood as under:

3 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for sub-rule (3) and (4) (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier Sub-rule (3) was omitted and sub-rule (4) renumbered as sub-rule (3) thereof by S.O. 556(E), dated 14th July, 1995 (w.e.f. 20-7-1995) and sub-rule (4) was inserted by S.O. 1661(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.f. 13-7-2010). Sub-rule (3) and (4), before substitution by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 stood as under.

4 · Ins. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

1 · [(1A)) The issuing authority shall prepare five copies of the export authorisation 2[· .. ] and deal with them in the manner hereunder provided, namely:-

60 · Transhipment.-Subject to the provisions of section 79 of the Act and

4 · rule 53, no consignment of narcotic drug, or psychotropic substance 4 [ .. ·] shall be allowed to be transhipped at any port in India save with the permission of the 5 [Commissioner of Customs].

61 · Procedure for transhipmenL-The 5 [Commissioner of Customs] while allowing any consignment of narcotic drug, or psychotropic substances, 4 [ .. ·] to be transhipped shall, inter alia, satisfy himself that the consignment is accompanied by a valid export authorisation issued by the exporting country.

2 · The words "referred to in sub-rule (1) of rule 58" omitted by G.S.R. 224{E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

3 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for "Collector of Customs" (w .e.f. 25-3-2015).

4 · The words "specified in Schedule of the Act" omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier these words were amended by G.S.R. 556(E), dated 14th July, 1995 (w.e.f. 20-7-1995).

5 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for "Collector of Customs" (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

2 · [64. Manufacture of psychotropic substances.-(1) No person shall manufacture any of the psychotropic substances except in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 (hereinafter referred to as the 1945 rules) framed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940), by an authority in-charge of Drugs Control in a State appointed by the State Government in this behalf:

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(£), dated 25th March, 2015, for "Collector of Customs" (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(£), dated 23rd March, 2015, for rule 64 (w.e.f. 23-3-2015). Rule 64, before suhbstitution, stood as under:

1 · (65. Registration and submission of retums.-(1) A person who has been issued licence to manufacture one or more psychotropic substances shall register with the Narcotics Commissioner for each of the substances in the form and manner as may be specified by the Narcotics Commissioner:

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for rule 65 (w.e.f. 25-3-'.!015}. Earlier rule 65 was amended by G.S.R. 350(E), 25th June, 1997 (w.e.f. 27-6-1997) and by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 19th March, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-3-2002}. Rule 65, before substitution, stood as nnder:

1 · [65A. Sale, purchase, consumption or use of psychotropic substances.-No person shall sell, purchase, consume or use any psychotropic substance except in accordance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945:]

2 · [Provided that sale, purchase, consumption or use of a psychotropic substance specified in Schedule I shall be only for the purposes mentioned in Chapter VIIA.]

2 · Ins. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015).

3 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th Mnch, 2015, for sub-rule (1) (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Sub-rule (1), before substitution, stood as under:

5 · [Provided that consignment note in Form 6 shall not apply in cases where the sale of the psychotropics substance is accompanied by a sale bill or invoice or cash memo or any other document duly signed by the consignor or his authorised signatory, which shall include the following information about the consignment:-

2 · Ins by G.S.R. 2(E), dated 1st January, 2008 (w.e.f. 1-1-2008).

3 · Subs. by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015, for sub-rule (I) (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier subrule (!), was amended by G.S.R. 104(E), dated 25th February, 2005 (w.e.f. 25-2-2005). Subrule (1), before substutution stood as under:

4 · Sub-rule (3) omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Sub-rule (3), before omission, stood as under:

5 · Ins. by G.S.R. 104(E), dated 25th February, 2005 (w.e.f. 25-2-2005).

1 · VIIA

67 · A. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of these rules-

3 · [or the authority exercising the powers under sub-clause (iv) of clause (a)]

3 · [(iv) the purpose of restraining or immobilising wild animals by or under the authority of the Government and approved by that Government.]

1 · ChaptPr VIIA (containing sPction 67A) ins. by G.S.R. 350(E), dated 25th Junt), 1997 (w.c.f.

2 · Subs. by G.S.R. 639(E), dated 13th Octobec, 2006. for "MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC

1 · [67B. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the government Opium and Alkaloid works may procure, manufacture or import and supply narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances as may be required as samples by various drug law enforcement agencies, testing laboratories and training institutions of the Central and State Governments.

1 · [67C. Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, the Narcotics Commissioner may permit import or export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for the purpose of controlled deliveries, investigations, intelligence collection scientific analysis.]

2 · [CHAPTER VIIB

2 · Chapter VIIB (containing sections 670 and 67E) ins. by S.O. 1661(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e.f. 13-7-2010).

67E · Estimates and quotas.-(1) If, estimates of requirement of any narcotic drug have to be submitted under any international convention, resolution or commitment, the same shall be submitted to an international agency by such officer the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf from time-to-time.

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 639(E), dated 13th October, 2006, for Schedule I (w.e.f. 13-10-2006).

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 74(E), dated 5th February, 2015, for item 4 and entries relating thereto. 2. Schedule II omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Eulier Schedule II was substituted by G.S.R. 639(E), dated 13th October, 2006 (w.e.f. 13-10-2006). Earlier to that Schedule II was omitted by G.S.R. 559(E), dated 10th August, 1993 (w.e.f. 10-8-1993) and Schedule IV which was inserted by G.S.R. 559(E), dated 10th August, 1993 (w.e.f. 10-8-1993) was renumbered as Schedule II by G.S.R. 556(E), dated 14th July, 1995 (w.e.f. 20-7-1995).

3 · Schedule llI omitted by G.S.R. 224(E), dated 25th March, 2015 (w.e.f. 25-3-2015). Earlier Schedule III was substituted by G.S.R. 639(E), dated 13th October, 2006, (w.e.f. 13-10-2006). Earlier to that Schedule III was omitted by G.S.R. 559(E), dated 10th August, 1993 (w.e.f. 108-1993) and was inserted by G.S.R. 214(E), dated 19th March, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-3-2002).

1 · hereby certify that the particulars shown above are correct and the land in which opium poppy is to be cultivated is free from litigation.

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 95(E), dated 4th February, 2004, for "(See rule 37)" (w.e.f. 4-2-2004).

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 95(E), dated 4th February, 2004, for "firm" (w.e./. 4-2-2004).

2 · Ins. by 5.0. 1661(E), dated 13th July, 2010 (w.e./. 13-7-2010).

1 · [(iii) If the import is for analytical purposes, the importer shall,-

3 · [1. Name of the laboratory /research institution/hospital/dispensary /person/ authority]

1 · (5. Quantity obtained/purchased)

1 · Subs. by G.S.R. 905(E), dated 28th December, 2011, for item 5 (w.e.f. 28-12-2011).

2 · Ins. by G.S.R. 639(E), dated 13th October, 2006 (w.e.f. 13-10-2006).