Waiver of penalty for late filing of Bills of Entry due to non-functioning of ICEGATE- regd. - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE No. 03/2023

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, CHENNAI_II(IMPORT) CUSTOM HOUSE, NO. 60, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI 600 001 Telephone : 044 25230371 /Email:[email protected] F.No. CUS/AG/PN/03/2023-AM II-IMP Date: 20-01-2023 PUBLIC NOTICE No. 03/2023 Sub: Waiver of penalty for late filing of Bills of Entry due to non-functioning of ICEGATE- regd. ------- With regard to representation from Customs Brokers Association dated on 19.01.2023 regarding non functional of ICEGATE for filing of Bills of Entry/ Shipping Bill documents on 18.01.2023 and 19.01.2023. 2 In order to the address the situation mentioned above and as measure of trade facilitation, it has been decided that late fee imposed for delayed filing due to non functioning of ICEGATE, is hereby waived off in respect of Bills of Entry filed belatedly, which pertains for the Vessel Entry Inward for 18.01.2023 to 19.01.2023 and for the Bills of entry filed between 18.01.2023 and 20.01.2023. 3. This Public Notice shall be considered as a Standing Order for the purpose of officers and staff of the Department. 4. Difficulty faced, if any, may be brought to the notice of Deputy Commissioner of Customs (Appraising Main), Chennai-II for necessary action. K S V V Prasad Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-II