Section28KA
The Customs Act, 1962

Appeal

In force From 01 Feb 1963 Act 52 of 1962 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 1962 Ministry Finance Enacted 13 Dec 1962 In force 01 Feb 1963

Section 28KA of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with appeal. Any officer authorised by the Board, by notification, or the applicant may file an appeal to the [High Court] against any ruling or order passed by the Authority, within sixty days from the date of the communication of such ruling or order, in such form and manner as may be prescribed: Provided that The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.

1[28KA. Appeal.--(1) Any officer authorised by the Board, by notification, or the applicant may file an appeal to the 2[High Court] against any ruling or order passed by the Authority, within sixty days from the date of the communication of such ruling or order, in such form and manner as may be prescribed:

Provided that where the 2[High Court] is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from presenting the appeal within the period so specified, it may allow a further period of thirty days for filing such appeal.

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

Judgments citing this section

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  1. High Court 28 Mar 2024 HCMD010216082024

    … Appellant vs. M/s.Genuine Spices, No.20/106B, Kunnappallil, Behind Municipality Office, Erattupetta, Kottayam, Kerala - 686 121. ... Respondent Appeal filed under Section 28KA of the Customs Act, 1962, against the order passed by the learned Customs Authority for Advance Ruling, Mumbai, in CAAR/Mum/ARC/72/2023 dated 28-12-2023. For Appellant : Mr.N.Dilipkumar J U D G M E N T (Judgment of the Court was made by …

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Questions about Section 28KA

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

Section 28KA of the Customs Act is headed "Appeal". [28KA. Appeal.--(1) Any officer authorised by the Board, by notification, or the applicant may file an appeal to the [High Court] against any ruling or order passed by the Authority, within sixty days from the date of the communication of such ruling or order, in such form and manner as may be presc

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

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

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