Certain officers required to assist officers of customs
Section 151 of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with certain officers required to assist officers of customs. The following officers are hereby empowered and required to assist officers of customs in the execution of this Act, namely:-- (a) officers of the Central Excise Department; The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
The following officers are hereby empowered and required to assist officers of customs in the execution of this Act, namely:--
(a) officers of the Central Excise Department;
(b) officers of the Navy;
(c) officers of Police;
(d) officers of the Central or State Governments employed at any port or airport;
(e) such other officers of the Central or State Governments or a local authority as are specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.
Section 151, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
Judgments citing this section
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… He would also point out Circular dated 22/6/2011 which would indicate that the Central Board of Excise and Customs, which has the power to issue statutory directions under Section 151 of the Customs Act has itself understood, the law as meaning that insecticides imported for non insecticidal purposes go outside the purview of the Act and, therefore, registration/permit cannot be demanded of them. However, he would point out that the same document established the hostile discrimination which is …
Questions about Section 151
What does Section 151 of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 151 of the Customs Act is headed "Certain officers required to assist officers of customs". The following officers are hereby empowered and required to assist officers of customs in the execution of this Act, namely:-- (a) officers of the Central Excise Department;
How do I find court cases under Section 151 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 151, section 151 Customs Act 1962, section 151 of the Customs Act. People searching for it also type 151a customs act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 151 of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 151 of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 151, 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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