act 011 of 1868 : Exempting Timber from Import-duty Act, 1868 [Repealed]

Exempting Timber from Import-duty Act, 1868 [Repealed]

ACTNO. 11 OF 1868

04 February, 1868

Repealed by Act 14 of 1870

Passed by the Governor General of India in Council.

(Received the assent of the Governor General on the 2^nd April 1868).

An Act to exempt Timber and Woods from Import Duty.

PREAMBLE

Whereas it is expedient to exempt timber and woods imported by sea into British India from the duties of customs chargeable thereon; It is hereby enacted as follows:

Section 1. Seaborne timber exempt from import duty

Notwithstanding anything contained in The Indian Customs' Duties' Act, 1867 , no duties of customs shall be chargeable on timber and woods imported by sea into British India.