The above quash petitions are listed before us, pursuant to an Administrative Order passed by Hon’ble Chief Justice, on the reference made by a learned Single Judge of this Court to decide the following question:

“In the absence of any amendment toSection 8of the Special Act, whether a Drugs Inspector, who is appointed under of the Special Act viz.,Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, is competent to launch a prosecution, in respect of any drug falling under Ayurvedha, Siddha or Unani, if the said Drugs Inspector, is an Allopathy Drugs Inspector? or in other words Whether in respect of violation or contravention of any provisions of the Special Act viz.,Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 195