Invitation of applications for empanelment of Chartered Engineers for examination/valuation of Second hand machinery /goods etc in the jurisdiction of Principal Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 55/2015

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS 1 ST FLOOR, 'CUSTOM HOUSE', OPP. OLD HIGH COURT, NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD - 380 009 F. No. VIII/48-11/Cus/Val/2014 Dated: 26.11.2015 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 55/2015 Sub: Invitation of applications for empanelment of Chartered Engineers for examination/valuation of Second hand machinery /goods etc in the jurisdiction of Principal Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad - Reg. The Principal Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad proposes to empanel Chartered Engineers for valuation of imported, old and used/ second hand machinery, equipments, including medical equipments, other capital goods, Computers, Photocopiers/MFDs, Office equipments, tools, etc and their parts / accessories. Accordingly, applications are invited in the enclosed Proforma from Chartered Engineers (individuals or Company) duly affiliated to and recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India). The job requires high degree of professional expertise, integrity and fairness. In the case of second hand machinery, the Chartered Engineers are required to prepare their report as per the instructions in CBEC Circular No. 4/2008-Cus dtd. 12.02.2008, after verification of the goods. Goods may be referred to them for expert opinion on other matters also. The panel shall be valid for a period of one year and will be reviewed thereafter. Preference will be given to the persons having specialization in the particular branch/field of engineering, based on the work experience. Copies of the relevant certificates issued by the Institution of Engineers, Institute of Valuers, Income Tax Department, Valuation of Bank property, Registration Certificate of Service Tax and all Certificates of experience may be enclosed. Short listed applicants will be called for an interview following which final selection shall be made. The Importers/Trade/Customs Brokers may make use of the services of any of the empanelled Chartered Engineers who have requisite specialization in that field/faculty for assisting the Customs department for valuing the machinery/goods referred by the Customs Department. The service charges shall be borne by the importers. At the same time, the certificate issued by the empanelled engineer will be advisory in nature and shall not be binding on the department. On empanelment of Chartered Engineers, it is proposed to issue a Public Notice giving the names and addresses of Chartered Engineers who can be contacted by the Trade for issue of Chartered Engineer Valuation Certificate as per Central Board of Excise Customs Circular 04/2008 dated 12.02.2008. On selection, such Chartered Engineers have to submit yearly Self Appraisal Report to assess their performance so as to decide whether they are fit to continue or not. The empanelled Chartered Engineers would be in addition to the Inspection/Certification Agencies listed in Appendix 5 of the Hand Book of Procedures (2009-2014), Volume 1 as amended from time to time. Submission of any wrong information would result in cancellation of Candidature/Membership of the panel and also attract penal provisions under the Customs Act. The submission of application does not bestow any right for selection. All the Trade Associations/Chamber of Commerce/Members of Regional Advisory Committees and Customs Broker's (CHA) Association are requested to publicize the contents of this Notice amongst their members/constituents. The Public Notice and Proforma may be downloaded from the website ahmedabadcustoms.gov.in . The duly filled in Application with all required enclosures should reach the Additional Commissioner of Customs, 1st Floor, Custom House, Opp. Old High Court, Near All India Radio, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380 009, on or before 15.12.2015. All claims regarding qualification and experience have to be supported completely by certificates and other testimonials as applicable. Incomplete applications and those not supported by required certificates/testimonials will not be considered. (Ajay Jain) Principal Commissioner Customs, Ahmedabad.