Jammu, Jan 4: District Magistrate Jammu Dr Rakesh Mihas has banned the transport of narcotic drugs by courier companies without valid permit in the district.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023 (BNSS) read with the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985, District Magistrate Jammu has ordered that no courier company, parcel service, or logistics operator functioning within the district Jammu will accept, book or transport any narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, or other contraband items unless it holds a valid transport permit under NDPS Rules 1985 and as per regulations under Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940.
“All courier companies and parcel services shall strictly verify the identity and credentials of consignors and consignees, including valid government-issued identity proof, maintain complete records of consignments, including sender and receiver details, parcel description, weight, booking receipt and date of booking, mode of payment received (cash, digital, cheque, UPI, card, etc.) against each consignment along with transaction details wherever applicable,” the order read.
DM Jammu has asked them to ensure that all employees engaged in courier and parcel services-delivery staff, loaders, booking clerks, franchise workers are duly verified through local police verification and an updated register of such verified employees is maintained.