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By Vijay Kumar

Today’s phrase: Ibid. Today we will take a simple but oft used word. This is actually an abbreviation for ibidem meaning “in the same place”, generally in a book. It is used by us mostly to avoid repetition of the names of our complicated Acts.

“Rules 22 and 23 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002 (hereinafter referred to as the said Rules), empower the authorized officer to enter and search any premises, conveyance or other place. Further, rule 24 ibid specifically empowers such officer to effect a seizure or detention”- from CBEC’s Excise Manual

"Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws."

John Quincy Adams