Section131
The Finance Act, 2016

Amendment of section 65

In force As on 07 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance Enacted 27 Jun 2016

Section 131 of the Finance Act, 2016 deals with amendment of section 65. Amendment of section 65 131. In the Customs Act, in section 65, in sub-section (1), for the words "With the sanction of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs and subject to such conditions and on payment of such fees", the words "With the permission of the Principal The Act was enacted on 27 Jun 2016.

Amendment of section 65

131. In the Customs Act, in section 65, in sub-section (1), for the words "With the sanction of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs and subject to such conditions and on payment of such fees", the words "With the permission of the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs and subject to such conditions" shall be substituted.

Section 131, The Finance Act, 2016.

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This section refers to

  1. s. 65 Amendment of section 124

Questions about Section 131

What does Section 131 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 131 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 65". Amendment of section 65 131. In the Customs Act, in section 65, in sub-section (1), for the words "With the sanction of the Assistant Commissioner of Customs or Deputy Commissioner of Customs and subject to such conditions and on payment of such fees", the words "With the permission of the Principal

How do I find court cases under Section 131 of the Finance 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: Finance Act 2016 131, section 131 Finance Act 2016, section 131 of the Finance 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 131 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 65 (Amendment of section 124), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 131 of the Finance Act enacted?

Section 131 of the Finance Act, cited as Finance Act 2016 131, was enacted on 27 Jun 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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