Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

The Prevention of Illicit Traffic Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988Union territory Act of Andaman and Nicobar Islands · Act 46 of 1988

(1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988.

(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir*.

(3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 4th day of July, 1988.

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Act	The Prevention of Illicit Traffic Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988
Section	1
Marginal note	Short title, extent and commencement
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Status	In force as published by the source

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