Safe custody procedures for detained or seized cargo require immediate notification, seal integrity, and strict reporting compliance. Directs procedures for the safe custody and handling of detained, seized, or confiscated import/export cargo and for inspection of unclaimed, uncleared, or abandoned cargo at ICD/CFS premises. Custodians must immediately notify Customs officers and the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner (ICD/CFS) of any detention, seizure or confiscation, maintain custody and seal integrity, and submit monthly reports to the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner (SIIB) for onward reporting to the Additional/Joint Commissioner (SIIB). Containers seized by SIIB shall not be opened without SIIB presence; actions on unclaimed or abandoned cargo must follow the cited CBIC circular and Section 48 of the Customs Act.
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Safe custody procedures for detained or seized cargo require immediate notification, seal integrity, and strict reporting compliance.
Directs procedures for the safe custody and handling of detained, seized, or confiscated import/export cargo and for inspection of unclaimed, uncleared, or abandoned cargo at ICD/CFS premises. Custodians must immediately notify Customs officers and the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner (ICD/CFS) of any detention, seizure or confiscation, maintain custody and seal integrity, and submit monthly reports to the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner (SIIB) for onward reporting to the Additional/Joint Commissioner (SIIB). Containers seized by SIIB shall not be opened without SIIB presence; actions on unclaimed or abandoned cargo must follow the cited CBIC circular and Section 48 of the Customs Act.
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