https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=1471 Announcement of conferment of the Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate to Customs & Central Excise and Enforcement officers for exceptionally meritorious service and specially distinguished records, with one recognised for risking life and others for sustained exemplary service. The Finance Minister emphasised departmental modernisation via IT initiatives, preparedness for GST, a shift to non tariff enforcement challenges including smuggling of hazardous and protected items, and the need for technology, intelligence networks, international cooperation under Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements and capacity building to balance trade facilitation with vigilant enforcement. en-us Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:09:32 +0530 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:09:32 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=1471 Announcement of conferment of the Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate to Customs & Central Excise and Enforcement officers for exceptionally meritorious service and specially distinguished records, with one recognised for risking life and others for sustained exemplary service. The Finance Minister emphasised departmental modernisation via IT initiatives, preparedness for GST, a shift to non tariff enforcement challenges including smuggling of hazardous and protected items, and the need for technology, intelligence networks, international cooperation under Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements and capacity building to balance trade facilitation with vigilant enforcement. News - Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:09:32 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=1471