Power of Central Government to alter duties under certain circumstances
Section 11 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 deals with power of Central Government to alter duties under certain circumstances. Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary so to do for the purpose of giving effect to any agreement entered into before the commencement of this Act with a foreign Government, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, increase or reduce the duties referred to in section The Act came into force on 02 Aug 1976.
(1) Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary so to do for the purpose of giving effect to any agreement entered into before the commencement of this Act with a foreign Government, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, increase or reduce the duties referred to in section 2 to such extent as each case may require:
Provided that no notification under this sub-section increasing or reducing the duties as aforesaid shall be issued by the Central Government after the expiration of a period of one year from the commencement of this Act.
(2) Every notification issued under sub-section (1) shall, as soon as may be after it is issued, be laid before each House of Parliament.
Section 11, The Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (Act 51 of 1975).
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Questions about Section 11
What does Section 11 of the Customs Tariff Act deal with?
Section 11 of the Customs Tariff Act is headed "Power of Central Government to alter duties under certain circumstances". Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary so to do for the purpose of giving effect to any agreement entered into before the commencement of this Act with a foreign Government, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, increase or reduce the duties referred to in section
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Customs Tariff 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 Tariff Act 1975 11, section 11 Customs Tariff Act 1975, section 11 of the Customs Tariff 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 11 of the Customs Tariff Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 2 (Duties specified in the Schedules to be levied), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 11 of the Customs Tariff Act come into force?
Section 11 of the Customs Tariff Act, cited as Customs Tariff Act 1975 11, came into force on 02 Aug 1976, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1975. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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