International Customs Day – In India on 02.02.2012
“THE Customs Act, 1962 was notified on 13th December 1962 and came into force with effect from 1st February 1963. Therefore, the 50th year of Customs Act begins on 2nd February 2012. Accordingly, and in consideration of the significant role that Customs has been playing in nation building through revenue collection, trade facilitation and safeguarding the economic integrity of the country, it is proposed to celebrate the above milestone, starting from 2nd February 2012 and culminating on 1st February 2013”, states a letter from the International Custom Division of the CBEC. The letter further says that the International Customs Day 2012 celebration, will now be celebrated in India on 02.02.2012
CBEC (ICD) F.No. 21000/9/2011-Cus/ICD , Dated: January 06, 2012