48th Fellowship programme for English speaking Customs Officers to be held in WCO Headquarters from September 29, 2008 to November 7, 2008
The WCO has invited nominations from mid-level officers of Customs (from Assistant Commissioner to Additional Commissioner) upto the Age of 45 years for this unique Fellowship programme. The Ministry of Finance has called upon all the Chief Commissioners of Customs / Central Excise, All Directors General, All Officers of IRS (Cus & C.Ex) working in the Board to nominate suitable officer under their charge, strictly on merit. Interestingly, the WCO invitation and the programme guidelines stipulates that the nominated officers should be mid level managers with at least four years of service in Customs and with assessed potential for further advancement. Is there any middle level Officer in the country who is assessed and declared as not potential for further advancement?
The last date for submission of nominations to the WCO is June 20, 2008 and the Ministry wants the nominations from the field formations to reach its office by June 15, 2008 with a strict rejoinder stating that nominations received after June 15, 2008 will not be considered. Ironically, June 15, 2008 happens to be a Sunday and this itself is a good ground to break the strict norm imposed by the Ministry. Moreover, is there anybody working on a Sunday in North Block? These are not Budget days but rainy days.
F.No. 528/12009/2008-CUS/ICD Dated June 9, 2008