Employment of persons: qualification, approval, exam and ID requirements govern customs agent staff and accountability. Employment of persons by a Customs House Agent requires a minimum 10+2 qualification and prior approval by the designated Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Customs, who must consider antecedents. Employees must pass a customs knowledge examination within four attempts, though previously qualified employees may be exempted on transfer. Written authority is required for employees authorized to sign customs documents, and only examination-qualified employees may sign key declarations. Photo identity cards are issued according to examination status and must be carried; agents retain supervisory responsibility and are liable for employees' acts or omissions.
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Employment of persons: qualification, approval, exam and ID requirements govern customs agent staff and accountability.
Employment of persons by a Customs House Agent requires a minimum 10+2 qualification and prior approval by the designated Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Customs, who must consider antecedents. Employees must pass a customs knowledge examination within four attempts, though previously qualified employees may be exempted on transfer. Written authority is required for employees authorized to sign customs documents, and only examination-qualified employees may sign key declarations. Photo identity cards are issued according to examination status and must be carried; agents retain supervisory responsibility and are liable for employees' acts or omissions.
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