Section 3E and 4 of Customs Act, 1969 has explained powers of directorates and custom officers.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Customs Act, 1969 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.
Following is the text of section 3E and 4 of the Customs Act, 1969:
3E. Powers and functioning of the Directorates General and Directorates, etc.- The Board may specify the functions, jurisdiction and powers of the Directorates General and Directorates specified in the preceding sections and their officers by notification in the official Gazette.
4. Powers and duties of officers of customs.- An officer of customs appointed under section 3 shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as are conferred or imposed on him by or under this Act or the rules made thereunder; and he shall also be competent to exercise all powers and discharge all duties conferred or imposed upon any officer subordinate to him:
Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules, the Board may, by general or special order, impose such limitations or conditions on the exercise of such powers and discharge of such duties as it thinks fit.
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