Section16
The Central Excise Act, 1944

[Omitted.]

In force From 28 Feb 1944 Act 1 of 1944 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 1 of 1944 Ministry Finance Enacted 24 Feb 1944 In force 28 Feb 1944 Instruments 1

Section 16 of the Central Excise Act, 1944 deals with [Omitted.]. [Owners or occupiers of land to report manufacture of contraband excisable goods].--- Omitted by Finance Act 2002 (20 of 2002), s. The Act came into force on 28 Feb 1944.

[Owners or occupiers of land to report manufacture of contraband excisable goods].--- Omitted by Finance Act 2002 (20 of 2002), s. 137.

Section 16, The Central Excise Act, 1944 (Act 1 of 1944).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Central Excise Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Central Excise Act is headed "[Omitted.]". [Owners or occupiers of land to report manufacture of contraband excisable goods].--- Omitted by Finance Act 2002 (20 of 2002), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Central Excise Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Central Excise Act 1944 16, section 16 Central Excise Act 1944, section 16 of the Central Excise Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 16 of the Central Excise Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Circular no.661/52/2002-CX (2002).

When did Section 16 of the Central Excise Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Central Excise Act, cited as Central Excise Act 1944 16, came into force on 28 Feb 1944, having been enacted on 24 Feb 1944. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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