Section 74A: Power of Central Government to give directions.

Q: What does Section 74A of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) deal with?

Section 74A NDPS pertains to "Power of Central Government to give directions.". It is part of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 74A of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) governs power of Central Government to give directions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 74A NDPS still in force?

Yes, Section 74A of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 74A NDPS?

धारा 74A NDPS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 74A of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014. Section 74A of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) governs power of Central Government to give directions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 74A NDPS?

Dhara 74A NDPS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 74A of the The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 74A of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS) governs power of Central Government to give directions. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 74A of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014?

Cite as: "Section 74A, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014 (NDPS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014, § 74A (India).

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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Act, 2014

Chapter VIMIS — cellaneous

Section 74A

Power of Central Government to give directions.

The Central Government may give such directions as it may deem necessary to a State Government regarding the carrying into execution of the provisions of this Act, and the State Government shall comply with such directions.