The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Home Department, issued a notification on February 17, 2026, under File No. F. No. .8/108/NCORD/2023/HP-II/287-300, exercising the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1988. The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has empowered the Administrative Secretary of the Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, as the "detaining authority" for the purpose of said Section. The notification is issued by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and is signed by Nitin Panigrahi, Deputy Secretary.
Key Entities Referenced
Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988: The law under which the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is delegating authority.
Section 3 of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988: Specific section of the PIT NDPS Act, 1988 which is being used as the basis for the notification.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The geographical area to which the policy applies.
Home Department, Government of NCT of Delhi: The department whose administrative secretary is being empowered as the 'detaining authority'.
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HOME DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 17th February, 2026
F. No. .8/108/NCORD/2023/HP-II/287-300.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of
Section 3 of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1988, the
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby specially empowers the Administrative Secretary concerned
of the Home Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi as the “detaining authority” for the purpose of said Section.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
NITIN PANIGRAHI, Dy. Secy.
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