Extend of custodianship for handling of bulk import cargo granted for five years - Provisions of Regulation 10(2) and 10(3) of the HCCAR, 2009 adhered.
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.... of bulk import cargo, under Section 45 (1) of the Customs Act, 1962, which was valid up to 31.01.2018. 2. M/s. Udupi Power Corporation Limited vide letter Ref no. UPCL/PLANT/O&M/FM/2017-18/2194 dated 12.01.2018, have furnished an application in Form-A, as prescribed under Regulation 13 of Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations(HCCAR), 2009, for renewal as the Customs Cargo Service Provider(CCSP)/custodian of Berth No. 15 of NMPT, Panambur, for handling of bulk import cargo. The custodian has executed a Custodian Bond dated 12.01.2018, undertaking to abide by the conditions specified in Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations (HCCAR), the provisions of Customs Act, 1962 and all the Rules, Regulations, Circulars and Notificati....
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....ct to the following conditions: (i) M/s. Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL), as the custodian of Berth No. 15 of NMPT, Panambur, for handling of bulk import cargo, shall comply with the provisions of Section 45(2) and 45 (3) of the Customs Act, 1962 and Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 as well as any other rules and regulations and instructions issued thereon from time to time, in this regard. (ii) If any imported goods are pilfered or lost after unloading in the customs area while in the custody of the custodian, then, in terms of the provisions of Section 45 (3) of the Customs Act, 1962, they shall be liable to pay duty on such goods as applicable. (iii) The CCSP/custodian is responsible for any loss arising ....
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....4. Further, the CCSP/custodian shall provide the following as required under Regulation 5 of Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009. (i) Infrastructure, equipment and adequate manpower for loading, unloading, stacking, handling, storage, dispatch and delivery of cargo etc., including: (a) standard pavement for heavy duty equipment for use in the operational and stacking area; (b) fully furnished office accommodation for Customs office, Customs Electronic Data Interchange(EDI) Service Centre, with required amenities and facilities, free of any rent for Customs staff posted exclusively; (c) premises for user agencies with basic amenities and facilities; (d) storage facility for imported goods; (e) gate complex with s....
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....mport, storage and removal of imported goods and produce such record to the proper officer as and when required; (b) keep a record of each activity or action taken in relation to the movement or handling of imported goods; (c) display or make available in any other manner, information of process or movement or handling of imported goods; (d) demarcate separate areas for unloading of imported goods for their storage or any other criterion as the Commissioner of Customs may specify having regard to the custody and handling of imported goods in a customs area; (e) not permit import cargo to enter the customs area or be unloaded therein without following the documentation/procedures/provisions laid down in Customs Act, 1962 and goods be....