Section 79: Application of the Customs Act, 1962.

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985Central Act · Act 61 of 1985

All prohibitions and restrictions imposed by or under this Act on the import into India, the export from India and transhipment of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances shall be deemed to be prohibitions and restrictions imposed by or under the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and the provisions of that Act shall apply accordingly:

Provided that, where the doing of anything is an offence punishable under that Act and under this Act, nothing in that Act or in this section shall prevent the offender from being punished under this Act.

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Act	The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Section	79
Marginal note	Application of the Customs Act, 1962.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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