Ludhiana Customs Office Launches eGatepass for Contactless Clearance with Digitally Signed QR Codes Effective April 15, 2020.

The circular issued by the Customs Office in Ludhiana introduces electronic communication of PDF-based Gatepass and Out of Charge (eOoC) copies of the Bill of Entry to importers and customs brokers. This initiative aims to facilitate contactless customs clearance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the need for physical documents and interactions. The electronic documents are secured with digitally signed QR codes for authenticity verification. The eGatepass will replace physical printouts, containing necessary details for the movement of goods. These measures are expected to enhance efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and improve security, effective from April 15, 2020.

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