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The Customs Act,1962

The Customs Act, 1962 regulates the import and export of goods in India.

Customs Duties Smuggling Goods Clearance Import Export Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs

Summary

The Customs Act, 1962 is an Indian law that regulates the import and export of goods in India. The Act provides for the levy and collection of customs duties, the prevention of smuggling, and the control of movement of goods. It also contains provisions for the examination and clearance of goods, as well as penalties for non-compliance with customs regulations. The Act is applicable to all ports and airports in India and is enforced by the Customs Department of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

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1 Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement Open
2 Section 2: Definitions Open
3 Section 3: Classes Of Officers Of Customs Open
4 Section 4: Appointment Of Officers Of Customs Open
5 Section 5: Powers Of Officers Of Customs Open
6 Section 6: Entrustment Of Functions Of Board And Customs Officers On Certain Other Officers Open
7 Section 7: Appointment Of Customs Ports, Airports, Etc Open
8 Section 8: Power To Approve Landing Places And Specify Limits Of Customs Area Open
9 Section 9: [Omitted] Open
10 Section 10: Appointment Of Boarding Stations Open
11 Section 11: Power To Prohibit Importation Or Exportation Of Goods Open
12 Section 11A: Definitions Open
13 Section 11B: Power Of Central Government To Notify Goods Open
14 Section 11C: Persons Possessing Notified Goods To Intimate The Place Of Storage, Etc Open
15 Section 11D: Precautions To Be Taken By Persons Acquiring Notified Goods Open
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