Customs notification amendment extends the operative date under the earlier non-tariff notification to 1st December, 2003. The Central Government amends Notification No. 43/2003-Customs (N.T.) by substituting the operative date of 15th October, 2003 with 1st December, 2003. The amendment is made under section 126 of the Finance Act, 2002 and changes the effective date stated in the earlier customs notification.