Clarification regarding handling of cargo in customs areas Regulations, 2009.

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....n Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 - Clarification - regarding.                             Attention is invited to the provisions of Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 (HCCAR) and various circulars and instructions issued by the Board on the above subject from time to time. 2.         At the time of introduction of the said regulations it was explained that it provides for a comprehensive mechanism for handling of goods in a customs area and set out the terms and condition for all facilities where customs cargo is handled. These Regulations also fulfille....

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....he developmental activities in respect of major ports on Public Private Partnership mode are taking place wherein private operators are constructing and operating terminals in the land leased out to them. Such projects require obtaining the approval of Minister of Shipping/ Finance Minister/ Cabinet Committee of Infrastructure depending upon the cost of the project. Hence, they had represented that specific permission from another authority i.e., the Commissioner of Customs is unwarranted. Hence, they had requested to exclude Major port trusts from the purview of the said Regulations. 5.1.       The matter was examined in detail. At the time of introduction of the said Regulations itself it was clarified vid....