Section 14 Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 - Confiscation
Section 14 forms part of Chapter III of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which regulates the import of drugs and cosmetics. It provides for confiscation of the consignment connected with an offence punishable under Section 13.
Text of Section 14 - Confiscation
Where any offence punishable under section 13 has been committed, the consignment of the drugs or cosmetics in respect of which the offence has been committed shall be liable to confiscation.
Meaning and scope of Section 14
The provision links confiscation directly to an offence punishable under Section 13. Section 13 prescribes punishment for specified contraventions concerning the import of drugs and cosmetics, including prohibited imports and contraventions of notifications issued under Section 10A.
The expression "liable to confiscation" means that the relevant consignment may be forfeited under the statutory scheme when the required connection with an offence punishable under Section 13 is established. Section 14 concerns the consignment of the drugs or cosmetics in respect of which the offence was committed.
Relationship with Sections 10, 10A, 11 and 13
Section 10 prohibits import of specified drugs and cosmetics. Section 10A empowers the Central Government to prohibit import in public interest. Section 11 applies the law relating to customs and the powers of customs officers, subject to the Act. Section 13 provides the criminal penalties, while Section 14 provides the associated consequence of confiscation of the relevant consignment.
Legislative note
The words "or cosmetics" were inserted by the Drugs (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 21 of 1962), section 11, with effect from 27 July 1964.
Official legal resources
For the authoritative statutory text and current official materials, see the India Code and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation - Acts and Rules.