Section 285: Section 285

Q: What does Section 285 of The Central Excise Act, 1944 (CEA) deal with?

Section 285 CEA pertains to "Section 285". It is part of the The Central Excise Act, 1944, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 285 of The Central Excise Act, 1944 (CEA) governs section 285. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 285 CEA still in force?

Yes, Section 285 of the The Central Excise Act, 1944 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 285 CEA?

धारा 285 CEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 285 of the The Central Excise Act, 1944. Section 285 of The Central Excise Act, 1944 (CEA) governs section 285. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 285 CEA?

Dhara 285 CEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 285 of the The Central Excise Act, 1944. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 285 of The Central Excise Act, 1944 (CEA) governs section 285. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 285 of The Central Excise Act, 1944?

Cite as: "Section 285, The Central Excise Act, 1944 (CEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Excise Act, 1944, § 285 (India).

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[Where under this Act or by the rules made thereunder] anything is liable to confiscation or any person is liable to a penalty, such confiscation or penalty may be adjudged

(a) without limit, by a 286[Principal Commissioner of Central Excise or Commissioner of Central Excise];

(b) up to confiscation of goods not exceeding five hundred rupees in value and imposition of penalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty rupees, by an Assistant 287[Principal Commissioner of Central Excise or Commissioner of Central Excise] 288[or Deputy 289[Principal Commissioner of Central Excise or Commissioner of Central Excise]]: