Bill To Correct Drafting Error In Narcotics Act Introduced In Lok Sabha
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Opposing the introduction of the Bill, RSP member NK Premachandran demanded proper scrutiny of the draft legislation, absence of which could lead to a "bad law".
A bill was introduced in Lok Sabha to correct a drafting error in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act that rendered a key provision dealing with punishment of those financing illicit trafficking inoperable.
Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad introduced the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to replace an ordinance that was formed on September 30 this year.
Opposing the introduction of the Bill, RSP member NK Premachandran demanded proper scrutiny of the draft legislation, absence of which could lead to a "bad law".
Premachandran said the drafting error was highlighted when an accused moved a special court in Tripura contending that he could not be charged for the offence as Section 27 A is referred to a blank list. The Tripura High Court subsequently asked the Centre to amend the law.
