Customs - Installation of Close Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
BOARD has decided that Commissioner of Customs, at the time of notification/Order under Section 8 of the Customs Act, 1962 for specifying Customs area for loading and unloading of imported or export goods and appointment of Custodian under Section 45 of the Customs Act, 1962, should ensure that video cameras and CCTVs Systems are installed in the Customs Area for security and to prohibit unauthorised access to the premises. The video footage should be available to Customs, which shall regularly monitor the same.
But will the Customs officers like their activities to be monitored by CCTVs?
This Circular is actually 3/2013, but Board has by mistake numbered it as 03/2012 - it happens during the New Year!
CBEC Circular No.03/2013-Cus, Dated: January 01, 2013