Customs Act, 1962 › Chapter VI — Provisions relating to conveyances carrying imported or exported goods

Section 37. Power to board conveyances

Customs Act, 1962

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Power to board conveyances. — The proper officer may, at any time, board any conveyance carrying imported goods or export goods and may remain on such conveyance for such period as he considers necessary.

Judgments on Section 37

Manasa Impex Services vs Commissioner Of Customs And Central Excise, Coimbatore) With — CESTAT, 21 Aug 2025. A customs broker's failure to perform duties under CHALR attracts disciplinary action under CHALR alone; a penalty under section 114 of the Customs Act requires proof of abetment or active collusion — involvement beyond…
M/S.Unik Traders vs The Additional Commissioner Of Customs — Madras High Court, 29 Nov 2021. Investigation and assessment are distinct functions: the DRI may only gather and pass on intelligence, while the 'proper officer' under Section 2(34) read with Notification No.40/2012-Cus (N.T.) alone may assess Bills…
Laxmi Starch Limited vs Union Of India — Andhra HC (Pre-Telangana), 29 Apr 1993. A claimant who has passed on the burden of an indirect tax to buyers is not entitled to a refund of excess duty; refund lies only with proof that the claimant bore the burden, under the unjust-enrichment scheme embodied…