Imported Packages (Opening) Regulations 1963
IMPORTED PACKAGES (OPENING) REGULATIONS, 1963
Notification No. 182-Cus., dated 13th July, 1963.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 of the Customs Act, 1962
(52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India
in the late Finance Department (Central Revenue) No. 53-Cus., dated the 2nd
July, 1927, the Central Board of Revenue hereby makes the following regulation,
namely:—
Short title. — This regulation may be called the Imported
Packages (Opening) Regulation, 1963.
Permission to be obtained for opening packages. — No persons
shall, except with the permission of the proper officer, open any packages of
goods imported into India and lying in a Customs area.