Chapter IX - Offences and Penalties
Section 67
Section 67: Penalty for contravention of provisions of this Act in case of import of articles of food to be in addition to penalties provided under any other Act
An unlawful food import may attract FSS Act liability in addition to foreign-trade and customs penalties.
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Statutory text
Bare law
Any person who imports any article of food which is in contravention of the provisions of this Act, rules and regulations made thereunder, shall, in addition to any penalty to which he may be liable under the provisions of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992) and the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) be also liable under this Act and shall be proceeded against accordingly.
(2) Any such article of food shall be destroyed or returned to the importer, if permitted by the competent authority under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (22 of 1992) or the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), or any other Act, as the case may be.
Key takeaways
Core rule
An unlawful food import may attract FSS Act liability in addition to foreign-trade and customs penalties.
Practical check
Identify the violated import rule, each applicable statute and the competent authority’s decision on disposal or return.
Scope and operation
The imported article may be destroyed or returned to the importer if the competent authority under the relevant law permits it.
Applying the section
Identify the violated import rule, each applicable statute and the competent authority’s decision on disposal or return.
Official sources
Read the consolidated Act with the enacted and commenced amendments applicable to this section.
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