Central Act

The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976

An Act to provide for the forfeiture of illegally acquired properties of smugglers and foreign exchange manipulators and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number13 of 1976
Enacted1976-01-25
In force from1975-11-05
MinistryMinistry of Finance
DepartmentDepartment of Revenue
Sections29
Section text heldRegistry entry; certified PDF held

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When did the The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976 come into force?

It came into force on 1975-11-05, having been enacted on 1976-01-25.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).

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