Custom Act, 1962
31.
Imported Goods not to be Unloaded from Vessel Until Entry inwards Granted. –
(1)
The master of a vessel shall not permit the unloading of any imported goods
until an order has been given by the proper officer granting entry inwards to
such vessel.
(2)
No order under sub-section (1) shall be given until an import manifest has been
delivered or the proper officer is satisfied that there was sufficient cause
for not delivering it.
(3)
Nothing in this section shall apply to the unloading of baggage accompanying a
passenger or a member of the crew, mail bags, animals, perishable goods and
hazardous goods.