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Section 126: On confiscation, property to vest in Central Government

The Customs Act, 1962*Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 52 of 1962

(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.

1. Subs. by Act 29 of 2006, s. 28, for ―writing informing‖ (w.e.f. 13-7-2006).

2. Subs. by Act 8 of 2011, s. 49, for ―a Deputy Commissioner of Customs‖ (w.e.f. 8-4-2011).

3. The proviso ins. by Act 13 of 2018, s. 94 (w.e.f. 28-3-2018).

4. Ins. by Act 80 of 1985, s. 9 (w.e.f. 27-12-1985).

5. Subs. by Act 13 of 2018, s. 95, for ―Provided that‖ (w.e.f. 28-3-2018).

6. Subs. by Act 80 of 1985, s. 9, for sub-section (2) (w.e.f. 27-12-1985).

7. Ins. by Act 13 of 2018, s. 95 (w.e.f. 28-3-2018).

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Where this provision sits

ActThe Customs Act, 1962*
Section126
Marginal noteOn confiscation, property to vest in Central Government
JurisdictionUnion territory of Chandigarh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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