NDPS (Amendment) Bill passed in Rajya Sabha

NDPS (Amendment) Bill passed in Rajya Sabha

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Category : National Published on: December 21 2021

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  • The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was passed and amended by Parliament to correct errors that had crept in.
  • The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill-2021 was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 13.
  • The Rajya Sabha approved the bill by voice vote.
  • On September 30, 2021, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance went into force.

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About Rajya Sabha

  • Chairperson: M. Venkaiah Naidu
  • Secretary-General: P.C Mody
  • Seats: 245 
  • Founded: 3 April 1952
  • Minimum Age to become a member of Rajya Sabha: 30 years
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