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Protection of data. 1[135AA. (1) If a person publishes any information relating to the value or classification or quantity of goods entered for export from India, or import into India, or the details of the exporter or importer of such goods under this Act, unless required so to do under any law for the time being in force, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both. (2) Nothing contained in this section shall apply to - (a) any publication made by or on behalf of the Central Government. (b) data sourced from any publication made by or on behalf of the Central Government for analysis of trends in India's international trade and dissemination thereof. Explanation.– For the purposes of this section, the expression “publishes” includes reproducing the information in printed or electronic form and making it available for the public.] ' Notes: 1. Inserted by Finanace Act, 2022 dated 30.03.2022
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