Customs Act, 1962 · Chapter XIVA: Settlement of Cases
Section 127L: Bar on subsequent application for settlement in certain cases
[(1)] [Where ***]
(i) an order of settlement *** provides for the imposition of a penalty on the applicant under section 127B for settlement, on the ground of concealment of particulars of his duty liability; or
[Explanation.—In this clause, the concealment of particulars of duty liability relates to any such concealment made from the officer of customs.]
(ii) after the passing of an order of settlement *** in relation to a case, such person is convicted of any offence under this Act in relation to that case; or
(iii) the case of such person is sent back to the proper officer by the Settlement Commission under section 127-I,
then such person shall not be entitled to apply for settlement under section 127B in relation to any other matter.
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Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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