Power to relax
Section 98A of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with power to relax. If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, coastal goods or vessels carrying coastal goods from The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
1[98A. Power to relax.--If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, coastal goods or vessels carrying coastal goods from all or any of the provisions of this Chapter.]
Section 98A, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
Questions about Section 98A
What does Section 98A of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 98A of the Customs Act is headed "Power to relax". [98A. Power to relax.--If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt generally, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be specified in the notification, coastal goods or vessels carr
How do I find court cases under Section 98A 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 98A, section 98A Customs Act 1962, section 98A 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 98A of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 98A of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 98A, 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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