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24/09/2023
Laws of Bangladesh

The Customs Act, 1969

( ACT NO. IV OF 1969 )

Chapter XVIII

PREVENTION OF SMUGGLING - POWERS OF SEARCH, SEIZURE AND ARREST-ADJUDICATION OF OFFENCES

Detention of goods pending payment of fine or penalty
186. (1) When any fine or penalty has been imposed, or while imposition of any fine or penalty is under consideration, in respect of any goods, such goods shall not be removed by the owner until such fine or penalty has been paid.
 
 
 
 
(2) When any fine or penalty has been imposed in respect of any goods, the appropriate officer may detain any other goods belonging to the same owner pending payment of such fine or penalty.

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