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Regarding simplified procedure for clearance and examination of exports
& import cargo � Extension of working hours
Circular No. 49 dated
18th September 2001
I am directed to refer to Board�s Circular No.
89/98-Cus., dated 3.12.98 as amended by Circulars No. 36/99-Cus, dated 20.06.99
and 73/99-Cus., dated 28.10.99 regarding simplified procedure for clearance and
examination of export and import cargo at Air Cargo Complexes. The said circular
provides that export cargo are to be received in all the Air Cargo terminals
from 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM and the delivery of import cargo is to be allowed up
to 8.00 PM.
2. The matter has
been examined further, and as a measure of trade facilitation, it has been
decided to introduce two shifts of working on weekdays and one shift (10.00 AM
to 5.00 PM) on holidays at the Air Cargo Complexes at Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai,
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi and Goa. The two shift working will provide Customs
clearance facilities for both imports and exports from 8.00 AM to 10.00 PM. The
revised working hours may be implemented in respect of Sections handling the
work relating to assessment, examination and clearance of export and imported
goods. Other sections such a legal, adjudication; drawback, refund and
administration, etc. may work as per the existing practice. As regards other ports, airports, ICDs
etc., the existing practice shall continue.
3. The Chief
Commissioners are requested to ensure that the revised working hours as stated
above are implemented immediately. The actual deployment of staff in each shift
(specially during the period 8.00 AM to 10.00 PM or after 6.00 PM on normal
working days or during one shift to be operated on holydays) my be decided
locally by the Commissioners on the basis of pattern and flow to trade and
volume of work required to be handled. An Additional Commissioner or Joint
Commissioner may be nominated to monitor the implementation of the revised
working hours. A monthly report showing details of arrangement made with details
of submission of Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills etc, - in normal office hours
and periods 8.00 AM - 10.00 PM or 6.00 PM to 10.00 PM and revenue collection
etc., on working days and holidays may be sent to the Board within a week of
close of the month.
4. These changes may
kindly be introduced w.e.f 24th September 2001 and be brought to the
notice of all concerned by way of issuing suitable standing order and Public
Notice.
5. Difficulties, if
any, in implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the
Board. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the Circular.
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