The Customs Act

Confiscation of improperly imported goods, etc

Penalty for improper importation of goods, etc

Confiscation of goods attempted to be improperly exported, etc

Penalty for attempt to export goods improperly, etc

Penalty for short-levy or non-levy of duty in certain cases

Penalty for use of false and incorrect material

Confiscation of conveyances

Penalty for not accounting for goods

Penalties for contravention, etc., not expressly mentioned

Confiscation of packages and their contents

Confiscation of goods used for concealing smuggled good

Confiscation of smuggled goods notwithstanding any change in form, etc

Confiscation of sale-proceeds of smuggled goods

Adjudication of confiscations and penalties

Adjudication Procedure

Burden of proof in certain cases

Issue of show cause notice before confiscation of goods, etc

Option to pay fine in lieu of confiscation

On confiscation, property to vest in Central Government

Award of confiscation or penalty by customs officers not to interfere with other punishments


CONFISCATION OF GOODS AND CONVEYANCES AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES


(1) When any goods are
confiscated under this Act, such goods shall thereupon vest in the Central Government.

(2) The officer adjudging confiscation shall take and hold possession of the confiscated goods.

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