September 12, 2026

Section 151A. Instructions to Officers of Customs – Customs Act, 1962

Customs Act, 1962 — Chapter XVII: Miscellaneous

151A. Instructions to officers of customs

The Board may, for the purpose of uniformity in the classification of goods or with respect to the levy of duty, issue orders, instructions and directions to officers of customs, who shall observe and follow such orders/instructions/directions; but no such instruction shall require any officer to make a particular assessment, or to dispose of a particular case in a particular manner that would interfere with the discretion of the Commissioner (Appeals) in the exercise of his appellate functions.