Section 16, Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 [S1P-H45]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 October 1975 by S.O. 1979(E) [N11-Y7A].

In Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 [A10-QDV]. This text from 10 October 1975. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 [S1P-H45]. Machine: S1P-H45.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Director General may, by order in writing, direct any importer to take such measures in relation to the import of goods as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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Director General: Section 2, Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 [S1PGP0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Director General" means the Director General of Foreign Trade appointed under section 6

Director General: 30 more definitions.

import: Section 2, Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974 [S1PGP0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "import" with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, means bringing into India any goods by land, sea or air

import: 34 more definitions.

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