Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
52. Certain provisions not
to apply
1.
The
provisions contained in the Chapter X-A of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962)
and the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2003 and the Special Economic Zones
(Customs Procedure) Regulations, 2003 made thereunder shall not, with effect
from such date as the Central Government by notification appoint, apply to the
Special Economic Zones.
2.
Notwithstanding
anything contained in sub-section (1), all offences committed, before the
commencement of this Act, under any provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of
1962) and the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2003 and the Special Economic Zones
(Customs Procedure) Regulations, 2003 made thereunder, shall continue to be
governed by the said Act or rules, as the case may be.
3.
Anything
done or any action taken or purported to have been done or taken including any
rule, notification, inspection, order or notice made or issued or any
permission or authorisation or exemption granted or any document or instrument
executed under the said provisions of the Act, rules and regulations referred
to in sub-section (1) shall, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken or made or issued
or granted under the corresponding provisions of the Act or rules or
regulations referred to in that sub-section.