Question : LAW FOR DRUG SUPPLIERS



(a) whether the Government proposes a new law to control the suppliers of narcotics drugs and punish them effectively; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): No, Madam. The existing Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. 1985 is a self contained Act and is effective in punishing the drug traffickers.