Advisory to Trade – Caution against alleged demands of illegal gratification in the name of Customs Officers

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.... 600 001 F. No. CUS/AG/PN/3/2025-A/M Dated: 09-01-2026 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 03/2026 Subject: Advisory to Trade - Caution against alleged demands of illegal gratification in the name of Customs Officers - Reg. It has come to the notice of this office that, that in certain instances, some Customs Brokers (CHA)/Consultants/ intermediaries are allegedly demanding money from importers/expor....

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....official duties. Any such act is in clear violation of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and constitutes a punishable offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Department is fully committed to providing efficient, transparent, and corruption-free services to all stakeholders. 3. The trade is advised not to encourage or participate in any corrupt practices by makin....

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....s, interest, etc., as applicable under law, and solely through online payment modes via the ICEGATE portal. 5. In the event that any such persons seeks money citing alleged demands by Customs Officers, or if any Customs Officer directly demands illegal gratification, or if any importer/exporter experiences harassment or undue delay in the discharge of official functions within the jurisdiction ....