24X7 Operations at Sea Ports - On Trial Basis
THE Task force of the Department of Commerce to reduce transaction cost involved in exports has recommended that customs operations should be made available on 24x7 basis at identified 14 customs locations, especially on weekends. This recommendation has been accepted by the government.
So, CBEC has decided to introduce 24x7 operations in select customs stations on trial basis in the following phases.
(a) Phase 1 : Provide services for delivery of export goods (15 days)
(b) Phase 2: Provide delivery for RMS facilitated import goods. (15 days)
(c) Phase 3: Provide facility of assessment and examination of import/export goods. (15 days)
After the total 45 days trial period, the outcome will be reviewed and based upon the success achieved subject to getting additional staff sanction and custodians, CHAs, banks and other related agencies agreeing to provide necessary complementary services, a decision will be taken by the Board to expand the services to the other customs locations.
CBEC F.No.450/25/2009-Cus-IV: Dated: July 5, 2010