Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases
Section 154B of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with publication of information respecting persons in certain cases. If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecutions under this Act in respect of such person, it may cause to be published such names and particulars The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
1[154B. Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases.--(1) If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecutions under this Act in respect of such person, it may cause to be published such names and particulars in such manners as it thinks fit.
(2) No publication under this section shall be made in relation to any penalty imposed under this Act until the time for presenting an appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) under section 128 or the Appellate Tribunal under section 129A, as the case may be, has expired without an appeal having been presented or the appeal, if presented, has been disposed of.
Explanation.--In the case of a firm, company or other association of persons, the names of the partners of the firm, directors, managing agents, secretaries and treasures or managers of the company, or the members of the association, as the case may be, may also be published if, in the opinion of the Central Government, circumstances of the case justify it.]
Section 154B, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
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Questions about Section 154B
What does Section 154B of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 154B of the Customs Act is headed "Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases". [154B. Publication of information respecting persons in certain cases.--(1) If the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient in the public interest to publish the names of any person and any other particulars relating to any proceedings or prosecutions under this Act in resp
How do I find court cases under Section 154B 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 154B, section 154B Customs Act 1962, section 154B 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 154B of the Customs Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 128 (Appeals to Commissioner (Appeals)), section 129A (Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 154B of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 154B of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 154B, 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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- 2. Definitions1638 words
- 129A. Appeals to the Appellate Tribunal1170 words
- 27. Claim for refund of duty1060 words
- 127C. Procedure on receipt of an application under section 127B1056 words
- 138C. Admissibility of micro films, facsimile copies of documents and computer print outs as documents and as evidence872 words
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