Owner’s right to deal with warehoused goods
Section 64 of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with owner’s right to deal with warehoused goods. The owner of any warehoused goods may, after warehousing the same,-- (a) inspect the goods; The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
1[64. Owner's right to deal with warehoused goods.--The owner of any warehoused goods may, after warehousing the same,--
(a) inspect the goods;
(b) deal with their containers in such manner as may be necessary to prevent loss or deterioration or damage to the goods;
(c) sort the goods; or
(d) show the goods for sale.]
Section 64, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 64
What does Section 64 of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 64 of the Customs Act is headed "Owner’s right to deal with warehoused goods". [64. Owner's right to deal with warehoused goods.--The owner of any warehoused goods may, after warehousing the same,-- (a) inspect the goods;
How do I find court cases under Section 64 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 64, section 64 Customs Act 1962, section 64 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 64 of the Customs Act, and has it changed?
2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Warehouse (Custody and Handling of Goods) Regulations, 2016 Notification No. 68 /2016- Customs (N.T.) Dated 14th May, 2016 (2016), then Warehouse (Custody and Handling of Goods) Regulations, 2016 Notification No. 68 /2016- Customs (N.T.) Dated 14th May, 2016 (2016).
When did Section 64 of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 64 of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 64, 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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