Empowering other officers

In force From 01 Jun 2000 Act 42 of 1999 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 42 of 1999 Ministry Finance Enacted 29 Dec 1999 In force 01 Jun 2000

Section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 deals with empowering other officers. The Central Government may, by order and subject to such conditions and limitations as it thinks fit to impose, authorise any officer of customs or any central excise officer or any police officer or any other officer of the Central Government or a State Government to exercise such of the powers and The Act came into force on 01 Jun 2000.

(1) The Central Government may, by order and subject to such conditions and limitations as it thinks fit to impose, authorise any officer of customs or any central excise officer or any police officer or any other officer of the Central Government or a State Government to exercise such of the powers and discharge such of the duties of the Director of Enforcement or any other officer of Enforcement under this Act as may be stated in the order.
(2) The officers referred to in sub-section (1) shall exercise the like powers which are conferred on the income-tax authorities under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), subject to such conditions and limitations as the Central Government may impose.
Section 38, The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (Act 42 of 1999).

Questions about Section 38

What does Section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act deal with?

Section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act is headed "Empowering other officers". The Central Government may, by order and subject to such conditions and limitations as it thinks fit to impose, authorise any officer of customs or any central excise officer or any police officer or any other officer of the Central Government or a State Government to exercise such of the powers and

How do I find court cases under Section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management 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: Fema 38, section 38 Fema, section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act come into force?

Section 38 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, cited as Fema 38, came into force on 01 Jun 2000, having been enacted on 29 Dec 1999. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions1265 words
14. Enforcement of the orders of Adjudicating Authority837 words
13. Penalties496 words
10. Authorised person489 words
49. Repeal and saving475 words
19. Appeal to Appellate Tribunal465 words

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 15 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.