Section 25 — Seizure of article or currency or security received in contravention

Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 18 September 2026

A gazetted officer authorised by the Central Government who has reason to believe that a person holds an article above the value specified in section 2(1)(h)(i), or currency or security (Indian or foreign), in relation to which the Act has been or is being contravened, may seize it.

Chapter VInspection, search and seizure

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