Geographical Indications Act 2014 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Assistance by Border Authorities
57. Security for liability or expense of seizure, storage and disposal
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An authorised officer may refuse to seize goods under section 56 unless the requestor —
deposits with the Director‑General a sum of money that, in the opinion of the Director‑General, is sufficient; or
Director-General
“Director-General” means the Director‑General of Customs appointed under section 4(1) of the Customs Act 1960;
gives security, to the satisfaction of the Director‑General,for the reimbursement of the Government for any liability or reasonable expense it is likely to incur in relation to the seizure, storage and disposal of the goods, and for the payment of such compensation as may be ordered by the Court under section 62(2) or 63(6).
goods
“goods” means any natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry;