Appreciation Certificate awards to customs and enforcement personnel recognizing meritorious service and distinguished records under prescribed awards scheme. Appreciation Certificates are awarded to specified officers of Customs & Central Excise, Central Bureau of Narcotics and the Enforcement Directorate in two categories: exceptionally meritorious service rendered at the risk of life and specially distinguished record of service, with named recipients across ranks and units. The awards are made under the governing awards scheme cited in the notification as the legal basis for grant of such certificates, as amended from time to time.