(3)By licensed druggist and others. - Subject to the conditions of his licence, a licensed druggist in these areas may possess Excise opium to the extent of one seer if bought from the Government treasury, and a qualified medical practitioner, veterinary officer or a permit-holder may possess Excise opium to the extent of 10 tolas if bought from a licensed druggist, or where there is no licensed druggist, from licensed vendor specially authorised by the Deputy Commissioner :Provided that the Deputy Commissioner may fix a limit to the amount to be possessesd in a year by the druggist, medical practitioner, veterinary officer or permit-holder to meet their lawful requirements.
