TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Airlines crew not covered by baggage rules
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.... free allowance of operating airlines crew members from Rs. 30 /- to Rs. 300/- and to say that it is very clearly mentioned in that circular that this free allowance is meant for bringing petty gifts like chocolates, cheese, cosmetic etc. for their personal or family use. 2. It has come to the notice of three Board that at some airports, airlines crew are being allowed to bring in costly gadgets....
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....re is not such exemption for the members of the crew and members of the crew are not passengers. The Baggage Rules, 1994 also do not apply to them except Rule 18, which is applicable only to sea crew for importation of their baggage at the time of final pay off on termination of their engagement. 4. In view of the above position, the Board is of the view that such imports by the operating airlin....