Section 26B: Power of Central Government to regulate or restrict, manufacture, etc., of drug in public interest.

Q: What does Section 26B of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) deal with?

Section 26B TDCA pertains to "Power of Central Government to regulate or restrict, manufacture, etc., of drug in public interest.". It is part of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 26B of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs power of Central Government to regulate or restrict, manufacture, etc., of drug in public interest. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 26B TDCA still in force?

Yes, Section 26B of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 26B TDCA?

धारा 26B TDCA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 26B of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Section 26B of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs power of Central Government to regulate or restrict, manufacture, etc., of drug in public interest. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 26B TDCA?

Dhara 26B TDCA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 26B of the The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 26B of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA) governs power of Central Government to regulate or restrict, manufacture, etc., of drug in public interest. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 26B of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940?

Cite as: "Section 26B, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (TDCA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, 1940, § 26B (India).

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Without prejudice to any other provision contained in this Chapter, if the Central Government is satisfied that a drug is essential to meet the requirements of an emergency arising due to epidemic or natural calamities and that in the public interest, it is necessary or expedient so to do, then, that Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, regulate or restrict the manufacture, sale or distribution of such drug.