De-registration and forfeiture of security - CBEC's Customs Manual 2023 - Customs

13 De-registration and forfeiture of security: 13.1 The registration of an Authorised courier can be revoked by the Commissioner and his security can be forfeited on grounds of his failure to comply with the conditions of the bond, the provisions of regulations and misconduct. Revocation of registration can be made only after a notice is issued to the Authorised Courier and he is given an opportunity to present his case in writing as well as opportunity of being heard in the matter. In cases where an inquiry needs to be conducted to establish prima facie the grounds against the Authorised Courier, the Commissioner of Customs can, pending such inquiry, suspend the registration. An Authorised Courier, if aggrieved by the order of the Commissioner, may represent to the Chief Commissioner within 60 days of communication of the impugned order. [Refer Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations,1988 , Courier Imports and Exports(Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations,2010 , Circulars No.56/95- Cus, dated 30-5-1995 , No. 85/98-Cus,dated13-11-1998 , No.23/2006-Cus, dated 25-8- 2006 , No.31/2007-Cus, dated 29-8-2007 and No.33/2010-Cus, dated 7-9-2010 ]