Section 126 of the Customs Act, 1962 – On confiscation, property to vest in Central Government

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Section 126: On confiscation, property to vest in Central Government

  • (1) When any goods are confiscated under this Act, such goods shall thereupon vest in the Central Government.
  • (2) The officer adjudging confiscation shall take and hold possession of the confiscated goods.

Source: official text of The Customs Act, 1962 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Customs Act, 1962.

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