Power of Central Government to notify goods
Section 11B of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with power of Central Government to notify goods. If, having regard to the magnitude of the illegal import of goods of any class or description, the Central Government is satisfied that it is expedient in the public interest to take special measures for the purpose of checking the illegal import, circulation or disposal of such goods, or facilitati The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
1[11B. Power of Central Government to notify goods.--If, having regard to the magnitude of the illegal import of goods of any class or description, the Central Government is satisfied that it is expedient in the public interest to take special measures for the purpose of checking the illegal import, circulation or disposal of such goods, or facilitating the detection of such goods, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify goods of such class or description.]
Section 11B, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
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Judgments citing this section
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… Asstt. Commissioner of Central Excise and Customs) is concerned, we do not find that the decision would be of any assistance considering the difference in language between the Central Excise Act (Section 11B) and the Customs Act (Section 27). Learned Senior counsel appearing for the appellants placed heavy reliance on Section 11B of the Central Excise Act to read the 'relevant date', as defined therein, into the provisions of Section 27 of the Customs Act. We do not find any justification to bring in the provisions or …
Questions about Section 11B
What does Section 11B of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 11B of the Customs Act is headed "Power of Central Government to notify goods". [11B. Power of Central Government to notify goods.--If, having regard to the magnitude of the illegal import of goods of any class or description, the Central Government is satisfied that it is expedient in the public interest to take special measures for the purpose of checking the illegal import,
How do I find court cases under Section 11B 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 11B, section 11B Customs Act 1962, section 11B 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 11B of the Customs Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 11B of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 11B of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 11B, 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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