https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=69100 Trade is warned not to pay Customs Brokers or intermediaries claiming Customs Officers demand extra money; such payments amount to illegal gratification prohibited by the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Statutory collections are made only as mandated and through the Icegate portal. Any demands, harassment, or undue delays in clearance within Chennai IV (Export) must be reported confidentially to the Commissioner with evidence for prompt action. en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:26:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=69100 Trade is warned not to pay Customs Brokers or intermediaries claiming Customs Officers demand extra money; such payments amount to illegal gratification prohibited by the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Statutory collections are made only as mandated and through the Icegate portal. Any demands, harassment, or undue delays in clearance within Chennai IV (Export) must be reported confidentially to the Commissioner with evidence for prompt action. Circulars Customs Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=69100