Import of Goods for Commonwealth Games, 2010 - CBEC Clarifies
AS per Notification No. dated 19.2.2010, exemption was granted on Customs duty on specified goods imported into India for the purpose of organizing the Commonwealth Games to be held in October, 2010 in New Delhi.
The Organising Committee as well as Departmental Officers had certain doubts which the Board clarifies.
There was a doubt whether suppliers/contractors/vendors are eligible for the benefit under the notification. Board clarifies that THEY ARE NOT.
Board wants the concerned Commissioners to sensitize field formation under their charge to ensure speedy clearance of consignments subject to observance of due procedure. Further, in order to ensure smooth conduct of the Commonwealth Games, the clearances of import consignments connected with the Games shall be allowed on holidays also on payment of applicable MOT charges. Board desires that all concerned Commissioners of Customs should take suitable advance action in this regard and provide adequate manpower for this purpose. All concerned Commissioners of Customs are also advised to appoint a nodal officer to monitor clearance of consignment imported for the purpose of the Commonwealth Games.
Which Commissioner is concerned?
CBEC Circular No. 26/2010 Dated: August 9, 2010