Power to exempt
Section 11N of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with power to exempt. If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, goods of any class or description from all or any o The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
1[11N. Power to exempt.--If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, goods of any class or description from all or any of the provisions of Chapter IVA or Chapter IVB.]
Section 11N, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
Questions about Section 11N
What does Section 11N of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 11N of the Customs Act is headed "Power to exempt". [11N. Power to exempt.--If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, goods of any class or descr
How do I find court cases under Section 11N 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 11N, section 11N Customs Act 1962, section 11N of the Customs Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 11N of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 11N of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 11N, 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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