Customs search powers target concealed gold, diamonds and related goods where officers suspect secreted contraband or documents. Power is conferred on an empowered customs officer to search a person where there is reason to believe that the person has secreted goods liable to confiscation, or documents relating to such goods. The power applies to specified goods, namely gold, diamonds, manufactures of gold or diamonds, watches, and any other class of goods notified by the Central Government, and requires authorisation by the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs.
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Customs search powers target concealed gold, diamonds and related goods where officers suspect secreted contraband or documents.
Power is conferred on an empowered customs officer to search a person where there is reason to believe that the person has secreted goods liable to confiscation, or documents relating to such goods. The power applies to specified goods, namely gold, diamonds, manufactures of gold or diamonds, watches, and any other class of goods notified by the Central Government, and requires authorisation by the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs.
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