The Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property noted an appeal against an interim confirmation order in forfeiture proceedings under the NDPS Act. It listed the matter for hearing and directed notice to the respondent with time for a reply.
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APPELLATE TRIBUNAL FOR FORFEITED PROPERTY NEW DELHI
MP-ND-52/DLI/2016 (SP)
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FPA-ND-68/DLI/2016
Kehar Singh … Appellant/Applicant Versus The Competent Authority, Delhi … Respondent
Advocates/Authorized Representatives who appeared
| For the appellant | : Shri Ashok Giri, Advocate |
|---|---|
| For the respondent | : Shri D.S. Bisht, J.C. |
| CORAM | |
| JUSTICE MANMOHAN SINGH | : CHAIRMAN |
| SHRI G.C. MISHRA | : MEMBER |
| SHRI B.K. BANSAL | : MEMBER |
ORDER 17.10.2016
FPA-ND-68/DLI/2016 & MP-ND-52/DLI/2016 (SP)
The present appeal has been filed u/s 68(O)(1) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 challenging the order dated 26th July, 2016.
Issue notice. The learned counsel for the respondent accepts notice and seeks six weeks time to file the reply. Let the reply be filed within six weeks with an advance copy to the counsel for the appellant, who may file the rejoinder within four weeks thereafter.
The order of confirmation is an interim order. The forfeiture proceedings would be initiated only on conformation of trial if the trial results
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in a conviction. Even the counsel for the respondent submits that the notice u/s 68U is yet to be issued. As and when if the said notice is issued, the appellant is at liberty to press an interim order.
List on 15th February, 2017.
(Justice Manmohan Singh) Chairman
(B.K. Bansal)
Member
New Delhi,
17th October, 2016.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the appeal filed under Section 68(O)(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 challenging the order of confirmation should be allowed.
2 provisions across 1 enactments
Kehar Singh
The Competent Authority, Delhi
Justice Manmohan Singh
Shri G.C. Mishra
Shri B.K. Bansal
As recorded by the court registry
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