Officials from the Telangana Drugs Control Administration have identified certain medicines in the market bearing misleading claims on their labels, falsely stating that they can treat leprosy and general fevers. These claims are in direct violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, which prohibits the advertisement of drugs claiming to treat specific diseases and disorders. The Act strictly forbids any person from participating in the publication of advertisements related to the diseases or disorders listed under this law.
During a special drive conducted on August 30th and 31st, officials from the DCA discovered several products making these prohibited claims. Notable officers involved in the raids include Sri. Kiran Kumar Jannu, Drugs Inspector from Hanumakonda; Smt. R. Srilatha, Drugs Inspector from Nizamabad Rural; and Sri. K. Anvesh, Drugs Inspector from Shabad. Further investigations are ongoing, and legal action will be taken against those responsible. Violators of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, face penalties that may include imprisonment for up to six months, fines, or both. Photographs of the seized products have been provided as evidence of the misleading advertisements.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Ankur Deka/MSM)
