Central Government raises limit of undeclared baggage up to Rs 20 lakh
Posted on: 24/Oct/2015 11:55:02 AM
Currently a person who brings articles from foreign country can pay a fine for any undeclared or misdeclared baggage of a value up to Rs 5 lakh. Any such baggage beyond this limit attracts prosecution or arrest
The government in a bid to reduce harassment of overseas travelers eased the penal provisions by raising fourfold to Rs 20 lakh the limit of undeclared or mis-declared baggage that will attract arrest or prosecution.
Similarly, the monetary limits for arrests and prosecution have been raised for offenders under other acts including Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax.
However, there will be no limit for arrest and prosecution in the cases of smuggling of fake Indian currency notes, arms, ammunitions and explosives and endangered species.
