(1.) The NDPS Act, 1985 has been enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to narcotic drugs; to make stringent provisions for control and regulations of operations relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; to implement the provisions of the International Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances and for matters connected therewith.
(2.) Although the NDPS Act, 1985 was applicable in Sikkim; the State however faced further challenges of abuse of prescription drugs and other substances which do not fall within the definition of drugs like eraz-ex, polish etc. As per the statement of object and reasons of the Sikkim Anti Drugs Bill, 2006:
(3.) The Sikkim Anti Drugs Act, 2006 (SADA, 2006) sought to: