CBIC Revises Customs Areas of Jurisdiction Under Customs Act, 1962



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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has revised the territorial jurisdiction of customs formations under the Customs Act, 1962. This amendment, effective immediately from 16 June 2026, aims to streamline administrative oversight and customs operations. Notably, the jurisdiction around Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and surrounding districts in Maharashtra has been clarified.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification No. 56/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated 16 June 2026, introducing amendments to the jurisdictional framework prescribed under Notification No. 21/2022-Customs (N.T.). The changes have been notified under the powers conferred by the Customs Act, 1962 and come into effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette. The amendment primarily relates to the territorial jurisdiction assigned to specific customs formation
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The revision aims to streamline administrative oversight and customs operations by modifying the territorial jurisdiction assigned to specific customs formations.

The changes came into effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette, on 16 June 2026.

The revised jurisdiction explicitly covers Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (International Terminal), areas under the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, and the districts of Thane, Palghar, and Raigad in Maharashtra.

The revisions are made under the powers conferred by the Customs Act, 1962, and are detailed in Notification No. 56/2026-Customs (N.T.).

The notification was issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, and signed by Anurima Sharma, Director (Customs).




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