Section28EA
The Customs Act, 1962

Customs Authority for Advance Rulings

In force From 01 Feb 1963 Act 52 of 1962 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 1962 Ministry Finance Enacted 13 Dec 1962 In force 01 Feb 1963 Cited by 1 provision

Section 28EA of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with customs Authority for Advance Rulings. The Board may, for the purposes of giving advance rulings under this Act, by notification, appoint an officer of the rank of Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs to function as a Customs Authority for Advance Rulings: . The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.

1[28EA. Customs Authority for Advance Rulings.--(1) The Board may, for the purposes of giving advance rulings under this Act, by notification, appoint an officer of the rank of Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs to function as a Customs Authority for Advance Rulings:

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(2) The offices of the Authority may be established in New Delhi and at such other places, as the Board may deem fit.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Authority shall exercise the powers and authority conferred on it by or under this Act.]

Section 28EA, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).

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  1. s. 28E Definitions

Questions about Section 28EA

What does Section 28EA of the Customs Act deal with?

Section 28EA of the Customs Act is headed "Customs Authority for Advance Rulings". [28EA. Customs Authority for Advance Rulings.--(1) The Board may, for the purposes of giving advance rulings under this Act, by notification, appoint an officer of the rank of Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs to function as a Customs Authority for Advance Rulings: .

How do I find court cases under Section 28EA of the Customs Act?

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What should I read with Section 28EA of the Customs Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 28EA of the Customs Act come into force?

Section 28EA of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 28EA, 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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