Simplification of procedures of setting up ICDs/CFSs - Customs - 056/97

Circular No. 56/ 97 - Cus. dated 28/ 10/ 97 [F.No. 434/ 54/ 95-Cus.IV] Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise Customs, New Delhi Subject : Simplification of procedures of setting up ICDs / CFSs. I am directed to refer to Board's Circular No. 133/ 95-Cus. dated 22-12-95 issued from File No. 434/ 54/ 95-Cus.IV on the above subject. The matter has been re-examined in the Board on representation from Ministry of Commerce. It has been decided to rescind para 7 of the Circular. However, to cope up with any emergency pertaining to import and export the Commissioners are authorised to declare, temporarily, any place in the jurisdiction of a port or airport as a Customs area for loading or unloading of the goods under Section 8(b). Such authority may be exercised in emergencies. Sd/- (Vijay Kumar) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India