Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases
Section 37E of the Central Excise Act, 1944 deals with publication of information respecting persons in certain cases. If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecutions under this Act in respect of such person, it may cause to be published such names and particulars The Act came into force on 28 Feb 1944.
1[37E. Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases.--(1) If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecutions under this Act in respect of such person, it may cause to be published such names and particulars in such manner as if thinks fit.
(2) No publication under this section shall be made in relation to any penalty imposed under this Act until the time for presenting an appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) under Section 35 of the Appellate Tribunal under Section 35-B, as the case may be, has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal, if presented, has been disposed of.
Explanation.--In the case of a firm, company or other association of persons, the names of the partners of the firm, directors, managing agents, secretaries and treasurers or managers of the company, or the members of the association, as the case may be, may also be published if, in the opinion of the Central Government, circumstances of the case justify it.]
Section 37E, The Central Excise Act, 1944 (Act 1 of 1944).
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Questions about Section 37E
What does Section 37E of the Central Excise Act deal with?
Section 37E of the Central Excise Act is headed "Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases". [37E. Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases.--(1) If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecutions under this Act in respe
How do I find court cases under Section 37E 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 37E, section 37E Central Excise Act 1944, section 37E 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 37E of the Central Excise Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 35 (Appeals to Commissioner (Appeals)), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 37E of the Central Excise Act come into force?
Section 37E of the Central Excise Act, cited as Central Excise Act 1944 37E, 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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- 11A. Recovery of duties not levied or not paid or short-levied or short-paid or erroneously refunded1442 words
- 11B. Claim for refund of duty and interest, if any, paid on such duty1342 words
- 35B. Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal1302 words
- 32F. Procedure on receipt of an application under Section 32-E1167 words
- 11AC. Penalty for short-levy or non-levy of duty in certain cases1093 words
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