TIOL-DDT 2834 · Thursday, 28 April 2016 · story 4 of 5

Customs - Delay in taking out Cargo - Excessive Checking by CISF

IN the same meeting, it was informed by Trade that there is a considerable delay for taking the import delivery of loaded vehicles out of port premises due to excessive and slow checking by CISF.The issue needs to be attended by the Authority on top priority in order to facilitate timely clearance. There is delay of 2 to 4 hours for the vehicle to come out of the port premises.

The Dy. Chairman of the Port Trust informed that the matter is under discussion with CISF to avoid any double checking. And also steps have been taken to check documents of outgoing cargo/vehicles at about 100 Mtrs. inside proposed gate.