Section10
The Customs Act, 1962

Appointment of boarding stations

In force From 01 Feb 1963 Act 52 of 1962 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 1962 Ministry Finance Enacted 13 Dec 1962 In force 01 Feb 1963 Instruments 2

Section 10 of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with appointment of boarding stations. The [Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, in or near any customs port, a boarding station for the purpose of boarding of, or disembarkation from, vessels by officers of customs. The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.

The 1 [Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, in or near any customs port, a boarding station for the purpose of boarding of, or disembarkation from, vessels by officers of customs.

Section 10, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

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Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Customs Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Customs Act is headed "Appointment of boarding stations". The [Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, in or near any customs port, a boarding station for the purpose of boarding of, or disembarkation from, vessels by officers of customs.

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Customs 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: Customs Act 1962 10, section 10 Customs Act 1962, section 10 of the Customs 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 10 of the Customs Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Regarding clarification regarding contract under PIR, 1986.- Circular No.31/2013, dated 6.8.2013 (2013), then FOREIGN TRADE (REGULATION) RULES, 1993 (1993).

When did Section 10 of the Customs Act come into force?

Section 10 of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 10, came into force on 01 Feb 1963, having been enacted on 13 Dec 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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