Boarding and Rummaging of vessels, aircrafts and vehicles

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.... received in the Board alleging lackadaisical approach of Customs officers in rummaging and examination of vessels which come to berth at various Indian ports. The references also allege illegal gratification in the form of gifts and cash. 2. Attention is invited to the detailed guidelines prescribed in Customs Preventive Manual, 1987 regarding boarding and rummaging of vessels. Over the years many changes have taken place in the sphere of Customs administration in the background of changed economic scenario and increasing volume of trade. There has been a manifold increase in the number and movement of vessels and aircrafts. This has been accompanied by a more transparent and accountable work environment based on information technology wh....

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....of contraband goods, perceived threat to national economy and security and recent experiences of rummaging and their outcome. These parameters shall be reviewed once in every quarter based on fresh inputs received from rummaging exercises, intelligence, trends in smuggling etc. However, if specific intelligence / information is received regarding smuggling etc., detailed rummaging shall be carried out without fail. 5. Further, to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the boarding and rummaging exercises, and to streamline the procedures, attention is invited to Public Notice No. 03/2016 and Standing Order No. 01/2016 both dated 04.07.2016 (copies enclosed) issued by the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chen....

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....bsp; ============= Document 1Annexure-I to Instruction No. 25/2016 dated 23.08.2016 [F. No. 394/66/2016-Cus (AS)] RUMMAGING REPORT S.No. Particulars Remarks 1. Report no.......(specify sl. no.) of. … (specify year) 2. Date 3. Name of officer in-charge of rummaging party, other team members & their designations 4. Details of the Vessel/Aircraft/ Vehicle (i) Name/ Regn. No. (ii) Voyage/Flag No./ Trip (iii) Last port of Call with date (iv) Next port of call (v) Berth at (vi) Nature of cargo (vii) Shipping agent 5. Date of berthing of vessel/landing of aircraft/arrival of vehicle 6. Date and time of rummage i. Date ii. Start time iii. End time 7. Name and rank of the master of the vessel/ ship's officer/ engineer on duty / captain of the....

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....initiated during the month (as in second column of Monthly Abstract A above) and 'Disposal' refers to number of cases finalized / closed during the month. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IND Ancak aratern Telephone: 044 - 25231207. Fax: 044 25220093. - www.chennaicustoms.gov.in. OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CHENNAI III COMMISSIONERATE CUSTOM HOUSE, NO. 60, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI - 600 001. F.No.S.Misc/161/2016-Prev. Date:04.06/2016 Public Notice No.03/2016 Sub: To streamline the Boarding procedure-reg. ***** All the Steamer Agents/Shipping Agents are hereby informed that for speedy clearance of vessel operation and to streamline the boarding procedures, the following shall henceforth be adopte....

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.... Quality of Interaction 4. Complaints if any : AS AGENTS (PART-A) (PART B) Average 1 Good Very Good Average Good Very Good Average Good Very Good For....... *In case of any grievance, you are requested to contact: MASTER 1. Mr./Ms. 044-25361156 / Superintendent of Customs (Docks) - (Mobile Number. 2. Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Preventive General (During working hours). - 044-25254204 **Please desist from offering any compliments to the officer of Customs and please don't take offence if they decline as they are under strict order in this regard. 1 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Telephone: 044-25231207. Fax: 044 - 25220093. www.chennaicustoms.gov.in. OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CHENNAI....

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.... if it is found that instructions in this regard have been flouted, strict action shall be initiated as per per CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and CCS (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 1965. 5. The Boarding Officer shall endorse approval for the commencement of operations in the hard copy of the Shipping Journal/Arrival Report. The Section Officer/boarding officer should also give entry inward to the vessel immediately after finishing the boarding of the vessel. If the system at Main Gate is not working, the Officer can give entry inward in the system at CMFC or at Sevottam. There should not be undue delay in giving entry inward. It shall be borne in mind that the date of entry inward is crucial for determining the rate of duty in case ....