Jurisdiction of Customs Officers for seizure or recovery of material in a search carried out in a DTA -...

Jurisdiction of Customs Officers for seizure or recovery of material in a search carried out in a DTA - Smuggling - In the case on hand, the search and seizure have occasioned in DTA. Therefore, the Officers of the Customs Department, vis-à-vis the alleged illegality noted against both the importer and the individuals who handled the gold moved out of SEZ, have jurisdiction under Act 1962. The denial of jurisdiction to the Officers of the Customs Department for offences or violations noticed in DTA would enhance the area of an SEZ and diminish the jurisdiction of the Act 1962. - HC .....

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