Section 146 of the Customs Act, 1962 – Licence for Customs brokers

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Section 146: Licence for Customs brokers

1[146. Licence for customs brokers.–(1) No person shall carry on business as a customs broker relating to the entry or departure of a conveyance or the import or export of goods at any customs station unless such person holds a licence granted in this behalf in accordance with the regulations.

  • (2) The Board may make regulations for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section and, in particular, such regulations may provide for–
    • (a) the authority by which a licence may be granted under this section and the period of validity of such licence;
    • (b) the form of the licence and the fees payable therefor;
    • (c) the qualifications of persons who may apply for a licence and the qualifications of persons to be employed by a licensee to assist him in his work as a customs broker;
    • (d) the manner of conducting the examination;
    • (e) the restrictions and conditions (including the furnishing of security by the licensee) subject to which a licence may be granted;
    • (f) the circumstances in which a licence may be suspended or revoked; and
    • (g) the appeals, if any, against an order of suspension or revocation of a licence, and the period within which such appeal may be filed.]

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