# The Customs Act, 1962, Section 4: Appointment of officers of customs

- Act: The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962)
- In force from: 1963-02-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/customs-act-1962/section/4/

## Text

(1) The 1 [Board] may appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be officers of customs. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), 2 [Board may authorise a 3 [Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs or Chief Commissioner of Customs] or] a 4 [Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] or a 5[Joint] or 6[Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs] to appoint officers of customs below the rank of 6[Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs.]

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