Advt. No. 172-2011- Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Gr-A

Assistant Commissioner (Drug), Gr-A

1) In the Head Quarters to assist the Licensing Authority & Controlling Authority.
Commissioner in effective implementation of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Drugs &
Cosmetics Rules, 1945 there under, prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954, Drugs &
Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954, Narcotics & Psychotropic
Substances act, 1985 etc.
(2) In the Division Office to assist the Joint Commissioner Division in effective
implementation of above said Act.
(3) To head the District Office.
(4) To perform the duties of Licensing Authority under Rule 59 of the Drugs Rules 1945.
(5) To perform the duties of Licensing Authority under Narcotics & Psychotropic
Substances Act, 1985.
(6) To perform the duties of Licensing Authority under Poisons Act, 1919.
(7) To perform the duties of Local Health Authority under prevention of Food Adulteration
Act, 1954.
(8) To supervise and control the work of Drugs Inspectors / Food Inspectors, Food
Supervisors in his jurisdiction and see that the effective implementation of above acts is
carried out.

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