Ministry of Finance Urges CBEC to Stay Informed on Sensitive Policy Issues, Citing Incident with DGFT.

The circular from the Ministry of Finance's Department of Revenue emphasizes the importance of keeping the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) informed about sensitive policy matters. It highlights an incident where a Commissionerate directly contacted the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) regarding war material found in a shipment without notifying the Board. The document stresses that all policy issues with national implications should be referred to the Board to ensure consistent action and communication across field formations. Field formations are advised to avoid direct correspondence with other ministries on policy matters unless necessary, and even then, the Board should be informed.

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