The Ministry of Finance in India has established a new Advisory Board for one year, operating under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. This board, effective from March 23, 2026, will review detention orders related to drug trafficking. The reconstituted board supersedes a previous notification, ensuring the continued review of preventive detention cases.
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India has reconstituted an Advisory Board under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS Act) for a period of one year, according to a notification issued by the Department of Revenue.
The notification, G.S.R. 177(E) dated March 12, 2026, has been issued in exercise of powers under Section 9(a) of the PITNDPS Act . The newly constituted board will come into force from March 23, 2026.
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FAQ :
The Advisory Board reviews detention orders issued for preventing illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, advising the government on whether there is sufficient cause for detention and its continuation or revocation.
The Advisory Board has been reconstituted under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PITNDPS Act).
The members are Anup Jairam Bhambhani (Chairman), Anish Dayal (Member), and Tejas Karia (Member), all of whom are serving judges of the Delhi High Court.
The Advisory Board has been reconstituted for a period of one year.
Yes, this latest notification supersedes the earlier government notification G.S.R. 157(E) dated February 28, 2025, except for actions already taken under the previous order.