Customs Violation Cases: Power to attach bank accounts should be exercised after examining facts carefully, CBIC tells field offices
Under the Customs Act, Principal Commissioner or Commissioner of Customs can order in writing about the attachment of bank accounts for up to six months in cases where it is in the interest of revenue or for preventing smuggling. Such attachments can be extended by another six months.
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has said that the power to attach bank accounts in customs violation cases should not be exercised in a mechanical manner. | Representational image | Image credit: Pexels