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The Kerala Drugs and Other Stores (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1971

The Kerala Drugs and Other Stores (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1971

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This Act regulates the unauthorized possession of government-marked medicines, medical devices, and hospital supplies belonging to Kerala's state health, animal husbandry, and indigenous medicine departments. It applies to any individual person or company officer found carrying these state-owned items without a satisfactory explanation, especially if the identifying government seals or marks have been tampered with or removed. This law matters because it deters the theft, embezzlement, and illegal diversion of public healthcare resources. By enforcing strict criminal penalties, it ensures that government-funded medical supplies are preserved for public distribution rather than being stolen or sold illicitly for private commercial profit.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Unlawful possession of drugs or other stores
  4. 4. Inspectors
  5. 5. Powers of Inspectors
  6. 6. Procedure
  7. 7. Disposal of drugs or other stores on acquittal
  8. 8. Cognizance of offences
  9. 9. Offences by companies
  10. 10. Indemnity
  11. 11. Savings

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