Extension of tourist stay: customs authorities may grant sequential extensions up to beyond two years under Customs Act. The amendment revises rule 2 of the Tourist Baggage Rules to authorize a staged extension regime: the Assistant Collector may grant a further six month extension for legitimate non immigrant purposes; the Collector may thereafter grant a further extension of one year; and the Board may extend the aggregate permitted stay beyond two years. The change implements sequential administrative power to extend a tourist's period of stay and is effective from the notification date.
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Extension of tourist stay: customs authorities may grant sequential extensions up to beyond two years under Customs Act.
The amendment revises rule 2 of the Tourist Baggage Rules to authorize a staged extension regime: the Assistant Collector may grant a further six month extension for legitimate non immigrant purposes; the Collector may thereafter grant a further extension of one year; and the Board may extend the aggregate permitted stay beyond two years. The change implements sequential administrative power to extend a tourist's period of stay and is effective from the notification date.
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