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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is a statutory body under India's Department of Revenue that administers customs, central excise, GST, and narcotics enforcement.
- How does the CBIC differ from the CBDT?
- What is the relationship between the CBIC and the GST Council?
- When and why was the CBEC renamed the CBIC?
- Which enforcement agencies operate under the CBIC?

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