Import-export prohibition expanded to include any goods, enabling government to curb economic injury from uncontrolled trade. The amendment replaces 'gold or silver' with 'gold, silver or any other goods' in section 11(2)(f) of the Customs Act, extending the Central Government's power to prohibit absolutely or conditionally the import or export of any goods to prevent injury to the economy from uncontrolled trade. The change enlarges the statutory scope for executive orders or notifications to apply import/export restrictions to a wider range of commodities.
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Import-export prohibition expanded to include any goods, enabling government to curb economic injury from uncontrolled trade.
The amendment replaces "gold or silver" with "gold, silver or any other goods" in section 11(2)(f) of the Customs Act, extending the Central Government's power to prohibit absolutely or conditionally the import or export of any goods to prevent injury to the economy from uncontrolled trade. The change enlarges the statutory scope for executive orders or notifications to apply import/export restrictions to a wider range of commodities.
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