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The Control Of Narcotic Substances Act. 1977.
Control of Narcotic Substances Act (XXV OF 1997)[7th July, 1997] An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances Preamble: Whereas it is expedient to consolidate an amend the laws relating to narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and control the production, processing and trafficking of such drugs and substances; Chapter IPreliminary 1. Short title, extent and commencement: (1) This Act may be called the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. (2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan. (3) It shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions: In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-- (a) “addict†means a person physically or mentally dependent on any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance or a person who habitually uses narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances; (b) “assets†means any property owned, controlled or belonging to an accused, whether directly or indirectly, or in the name of his spouse or relatives or associates whether within or without Pakistan for which they cannot reasonably account; (c) “associateâ€, in relation to an accused, means— (i) any individual who is, or has, at the relevant time been residing in the residential premises, including out houses and servant-quarters, of an accused; (ii) any individual who is or has, at the relevant time, been managing the affairs or keeping the accounts of an accused, (iii) any association of persons, body of individuals, firm or private limited company within the meaning of Companies Ordinance, 1984(XLVII of 1984), of which an accused is, or has, at the relevant time, been a member, partner or director; (iv) any individual who is, or has been at the relevant time a member, partner or director of any association of persons, body of individuals, firm or a private limited company referred to in sub- clause…
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