Section39
The Customs Act, 1962

Export goods not to be loaded on vessel until entry-outwards granted

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

Section 39 of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with export goods not to be loaded on vessel until entry-outwards granted. The master of a vessel shall not permit the loading of any export goods, other than baggage and mail bags, until an order has been given by the proper officer granting entry-outwards to such vessel. The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.

The master of a vessel shall not permit the loading of any export goods, other than baggage and mail bags, until an order has been given by the proper officer granting entry-outwards to such vessel.

Section 39, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).

Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Customs Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Customs Act is headed "Export goods not to be loaded on vessel until entry-outwards granted". The master of a vessel shall not permit the loading of any export goods, other than baggage and mail bags, until an order has been given by the proper officer granting entry-outwards to such vessel.

How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Customs Act 1962, section 39 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 39 of the Customs Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 39, 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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