17. CERTAIN OFFICERS TO ASSIST COMPETENT AUTHORITY AND APPELLATE TRIBUNAL. - For the purposes of any proceedings under this Act, the following officers are hereby empowered and required to assist the competent authority and the Appellate Tribunal, namely:
(a) Officers of the Customs Department;
(b) Officers of the Central Excise Department;
(c) Officers of the Income-tax Department;
(d) Officers of enforcement appointed under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973 (46 of 1973);
(e) Officers of police;
(f) Such other officers of the Central or State Governments as are specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette.
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