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of <h1>Central Board simplifies procedures for establishing Inland Container Depots and Container Freight Stations under Section 8</h1> The Central Board of Excise & Customs issued simplified procedures for establishing Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Container Freight Stations (CFSs) to meet growing import-export demands. CFSs are declared as customs areas under Section 8 of the Customs Act by Commissioners, functioning as extended arms of ports/ICDs. The circular authorizes Commissioners to notify CFSs after assessing requirements through wide publicity and evaluating applicant credibility, security, and suitability. Private sector proposals are now permitted alongside public sector units to ensure healthy competition and efficiency. Guidelines include maintaining judicious public-private sector mix, financial verification similar to bonded warehouse procedures, committee-based selection of custodians involving trade representatives, and public notice invitations for fairness. Applications follow existing formats but are processed directly by Commissioners rather than through inter-ministerial committees, streamlining approval processes while maintaining security and operational standards.
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