Appellate Tribunal framework brought into force for customs, excise and gold control laws from 11 October 1982. The Central Government appointed 11 October 1982 as the commencement date for the amendments directed by section 50(1) of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1980. The amendments were to provide for an Appellate Tribunal under the Customs Act, 1962, the Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944, and the Gold (Control) Act, 1968, and for connected matters.