Control over cultivation of opium and all matters relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are regulated by the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Rules, which provide for:-
(a) Punishment of upto 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) and fine up to rupees two lakhs for indulging in trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(b) Death sentence in case of repeat of this offence.
(c) Forfeiture of property of smugglers.
(d) Regulating of legitimate trade and commerce of NDPS for medicinal and scientific purposes. The Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS), provides for the detention of persons indulging in trafficking of narcotic drugs for 1 to 2 years by an executive order.
