Regarding handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009

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....Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 - regarding. *** Sir / Madam,             Attention is invited to the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 which provide comprehensive guidelines for receipt, storage, delivery or otherwise handling of goods in the Customs area. These regulations also prescribe the responsibilities of persons engaged in the aforesaid activities. Further reference is also made to Board Circular No.13/2009-Customs dated 23.3.2009 issued on the subject matter bringing out the salient features of these regulations. 2.                   Regulation 5 of....

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....sp;    These regulations were examined by the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation and it was recommended by the Committee that conditions under Regulation 5 which concerns overall safety and security of the premises may not be subjected to exemption by any authority.  The Committee also suggested that CCSP should publish the Schedule of Charges of various services rendered in relation to imported / export goods and display at prominent places including website / web pages of the CCSP. 5.         These suggestions of the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation have been accepted.  Accordingly, it has been decided that no relaxation or exemption from....

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....rs of Customs should, therefore, ensure that all CCSPs discharge this responsibility, as cast upon them vide the said Regulation 6(3). 7.         Vide Notification No.96/2010-Customs dated 12.11.2010, Regulation 5 has been amended to the effect that in addition to other obligations, all CCSPs for custody of imported or export goods and for handling of such goods in the Customs area shall provide free of cost or rent, fully furnished office accommodation, EDI service center along with basic amenities and facilities.  Further, amendments have also been made to make it mandatory to all such CCSP to provide residential accommodation and transport facilities to the Customs staff. 8.  &....

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....ation 10 of the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009. 10.        Circular No.13/2009-Customs dated 23.03.2009 issued on the subject matter stands modified to the above extent. 11.        Suitable Public Notices or standing orders may be issued to guide the trade / Industry and officers. 12.               Any difficulties in implementation of these regulations may be brought to the notice of the Board immediately.     Yours faithfully, Encl:  Annexure A. ( R. P. Singh)   Director (Customs) Internal circulation:  As usual.   ANNE....

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....able at the premises and the staff handling the goods should be familiar with all the pictorial indications or stickers used in international trade such as International Maritime Dangerous Goods code, other domestic legislations to identify hazardous goods. (4)     The premises should be equipped with adequate fire fighting apparatus, such as Fire extinguishers, Fire Hydrants, Fire Pumps, Fire hoses, Fireman outfits, Co2 fix systems. Further, in order to protect the premises against fire hazard, it would be necessary that fire preventive equipments such as automatic Fire detection and alarm system, Fire control plan, Nozzles, Smoke detectors, Temperature detectors, automatic sprinkler systems, sand boxes, emergency li....

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....in relation to fire and fire protection of buildings necessary to minimize danger to life and property from fire) or by the concerned State/ Central Governments for fire safety. (6)     The material handling equipments including cranes, lifts, hoists, reach stackers, tractors, trucks and other  vehicles for movement or transport of goods and other machines used in the premises for handling of cargo shall be in conformity with the safety standards prescribed for such equipments. (7)     The Custodian shall provide appropriate Contingency plan to handle emergency situation when there is an immediate danger to personnel, cargo or other infrastructure in the premises; Further the custodian shal....