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Obstruction of officer of customs.

If any person intentionally obstructs any officer of customs in the exercise of any powers conferred under this Act, such person shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1[two years], or with fine, or with both.

Note:

1. Substituted by Act 29 of 2006, sec. 31, for six months (w.e.f. 13.07.2006).

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