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Under the Customs Act, 1962, who may appoint persons as officers of customs under the main power of appointment?
The Board may appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be officers of customs, as provided in section 4(1). The other persons named have no such general appointing power under the Customs Act.
- AThe BoardCorrect
- BThe Superintendent of Police at a port
- CThe Registrar of Companies
- DThe Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) alone
Explanation
Section 4(1) says the Board may appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be officers of customs. The other persons named have no such general power of appointment under the Act.
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