Equivalent value attachment under money laundering law upheld where received funds were treated as proceeds of crime and prior-acquired property could...
Provisional attachment of bank account u/s 110(5) of Customs Act, 1962 requires proper officer's opinion on necessity to protect revenue or prevent smuggling. Order must reflect reasons, be served on account holder, and approved by Commissioner. Initial attachment limited to six months, extendable by recorded reasons after hearing account holder. Order must specify duration, be addressed to bank and account holder. Release communication with DIN mandatory on expiry or if attachment no longer required. Diligent examination of case facts, live nexus to purpose, and expedited adjudication emphasized.
Provisional attachment of bank account u/s 110(5) of Customs Act, 1962 requires proper officer's opinion on necessity to protect revenue or prevent smuggling. Order must reflect reasons, be served on account holder, and approved by Commissioner. Initial attachment limited to six months, extendable by recorded reasons after hearing account holder. Order must specify duration, be addressed to bank and account holder. Release communication with DIN mandatory on expiry or if attachment no longer required. Diligent examination of case facts, live nexus to purpose, and expedited adjudication emphasized.
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