Carnet - Delegation of powers of extension of retention period of vehicles brought under carnet - Customs - F. No. 575/14/93-L.C

Carnet - Delegation of powers of extension of retention period of vehicles brought under carnet F. No. 575/14/93-L.C Dated 27-8-1994 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Subject : Carnet - Delegation of powers of extension of retention period of vehicles brought under carnet - Regarding. It is directed to say that in adherence to the Customs Convention of Temporary Importation of Private Road Vehicles, Notification No.296/76-Cus., dated 2-8-1976 has been issued. Vide said Notification any person, who is normally not a resident of India can bring a vehicle duty-free for a period not exceeding six months on the strength of a carnet. Further extension upto a maximum period of six months can be granted by the Central Government in the public interest. 2. With a view to decentralise decision making for expeditious decisions on the requests of tourists for extension of retention period of vehicles brought under carnet, it has been decided that the power to grant extension may also be exercised by the Collectors of Customs. Accordingly notification 160/94-Cus. has been issued on 8-8-1994. 3. It has also been decided that the Collectors shall exercise the powers in the following situations : (a) Prolonged illness/death of the tourist or close relative rendering the tourist unable to re-export the vehicle; (b) Damage/accident to vehicle necessitating repairs; and (c) Requirement of vehicle for visiting historical/tourist interest places.