Customs arrest power: authorised officers may arrest persons in Indian waters for specified customs offences and must state grounds promptly. Amendment authorizes an officer of Customs, empowered by general or special order of the Commissioner, to arrest any person in India or within Indian customs waters when the officer has reason to believe the person committed certain customs offences, and requires that the arrested person be informed of the grounds for the arrest as soon as may be.
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Customs arrest power: authorised officers may arrest persons in Indian waters for specified customs offences and must state grounds promptly.
Amendment authorizes an officer of Customs, empowered by general or special order of the Commissioner, to arrest any person in India or within Indian customs waters when the officer has reason to believe the person committed certain customs offences, and requires that the arrested person be informed of the grounds for the arrest as soon as may be.
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