Amendment of section 137.
95. In section 137 of the Customs Act, in sub-section (1), after the words, figures and letter “or section 135A”, the words, figures and letters “or section 135AA” shall be inserted.
Notes on Clauses:
Clause 95 seeks to insert the words, figures and letters “or section 135AA” in subsection (1) of section 137 of the Customs Act so as to provide that no court shall take cognizance of any offence under the said section 135AA, except with the previous sanction of the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs.