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<h1>Customs Act Section 136: Penalties for Officers Engaging in Fraud, Duty Evasion, or Unauthorized Actions. Imprisonment and Fines Applicable.</h1> Section 136 of the Customs Act, 1962, outlines offences committed by customs officers. It penalizes officers who engage in or allow fraudulent exports, evade customs duties, or violate prohibitions, with imprisonment up to three years, a fine, or both. Additionally, officers conducting searches or arrests without reasonable belief of wrongdoing face imprisonment up to six months, a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. Officers disclosing confidential information without proper cause are subject to similar penalties. These provisions aim to maintain integrity and accountability within customs operations.