# The Customs Act, 1962, Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement

- Act: The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962)
- In force from: 1963-02-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/customs-act-1962/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Customs Act, 1962. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1 [and, save as otherwise provided in this Act, it applies also to any offence or contravention thereunder committed outside India by any person]. (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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