CFS - Facilities for Customs
AS per Regulation 5 (1) (i) (b) of the Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations, 2009, the Customs Cargo Service Provider (CCSP) is required to provide office accommodation with the required amenities and facilities for the Customs Staff to the satisfaction of the Commissioner.
Now the Commissioner of Customs has instructed all the CFSs under his jurisdiction that the following minimum facilities are required to be provided by the CFS in addition to the vehicles: (Under what regulations are vehicles prescribed?)
1. Air Conditioned Cabins for Customs officers as per guidelines with proper furniture. A separate room for each AC/DC has to be provided even if the AC/DC is holding additional charge;
2. Two computers for each assessing officer one with ICEGATE connectivity and with Internet access. Both these computers have to be separate. The internet connected computer should be Windows based and should at least run on an Operating system Windows 7 or above;
3. Minimum 2Mbps internet connectivity either through broadband or Wi-Fi;
4. Printer either individual or network connected, for each computer provided to Customs officers;
5. Office Stationary [presumably Stationery]
6. Drinking water
7. Canteen facilities and crockery
8. Call bell
9. Full time dedicated staff to attend the call bell
10. Red light at the door
11. Landline phone with STD facility and caller identification facility
12. Separate Fax machine for Customs. It can be located in either of the AC/DC's rooms.
13. Proper sanitation facilities with separate facilities for ladies and gents
14. Cupboard with locks
15. Daily cleaning of office space
16. Dedicated xerox machine for Customs
They are also required to file a Monthly Report on Infrastructure (MRI) - and if they do not file this report, their CCSP licence may be suspended.
Other Customs Commissioners can take a leaf….