# The Central Excise Act, 1944, Section 19: Disposal of persons arrested

- Act: The Central Excise Act, 1944 (Act 1 of 1944)
- In force from: 1944-02-28
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/central-excise-act-1944/section/19/

## Text

Every person arrested under this Act shall be forwarded without delay to the nearest Central Excise Officer empowered to send persons so arrested to a Magistrate, or, if there is no such Central Excise Officer within a reasonable distance, to the officer-in-charge of the nearest police station.

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