Chapter VII — INSPECTION, SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Section 27Recovery of amount due and assistance of officers

Section 27: Recovery of amount due and assistance of officers

27. Recovery of amount due and assistance of officers

(1)

Any amount due under this Act (including any interest or penalty) from any taxable person may be recovered in the same manner as an arrear of land revenue.

(2)

All officers of police, central tax and customs and all officers of the Central Government and the State Government engaged in the collection of land revenue, and all village officers are hereby empowered and required to assist the proper officer in the execution of this Act.