Customs examination powers allow officers to seek relevant documents and question persons in smuggling enquiries. Power is conferred on a customs officer, when specially or generally empowered by the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs, to act during an enquiry connected with smuggling. The officer may require any person to produce or deliver documents or other things relevant to the enquiry and may examine any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case.
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Customs examination powers allow officers to seek relevant documents and question persons in smuggling enquiries.
Power is conferred on a customs officer, when specially or generally empowered by the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs, to act during an enquiry connected with smuggling. The officer may require any person to produce or deliver documents or other things relevant to the enquiry and may examine any person acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case.
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