- The following officers are hereby empowered and required to assist officers of customs in the execution of this Act, namely:-
- officers of the Central Excise Department;
- officers of the Navy;
- officers of Police;
- officers of the Central or State Governments employed at any port or airport;
- such other officers of the Central or State Governments or a local authority as are specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.