TMI BlogProcedure for import of filled or intended to be filled cylinders with any compressed gasX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ted by the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred under Section 5 7 of the Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884). The relevant rules of the said enactment are reproduced below : Rule 29 : Licence for import of gas cylinders : No person shall import any cylinder filled or intended to be filled with any compressed gas except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under these rules and the relevant provisions of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992. Rule 30 : Declaration by the Master of Ship or Ship s agent : (1) The master of every ship carrying cylinders filled with compressed gas for importation into India, or the agent for such ship, shall give, the Conservator of the Por ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... der to ensure strict compliance of the above provisions, following procedure is being laid down : (i) The master of every ship carrying cylinders filled with compressed gas for importation into India, or the agent for such ship, shall give, the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Preventive (General) not less than 48 hours notice of its intended arrival at the port (notified place of landing). (ii) The master of every ship or his agent carrying such cylinders shall deliver to the pilot, a written declaration under his signature in Form `A as annexed. (iii) The pilot shall deliver the said declaration without any delay to the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Preventive (General) in addition to a copy meant for the C ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... f the goods as soon as they are allowed landing in the port area. If the concerned importers do not take delivery of the said goods within 48 hours after landing, action will be taken against the concerned Importers/CHAs under the Customs Act, 1962 and/or CHA Licensing Regulations, 2004. (ix) The standard procedures regarding loading/unloading of goods shall be applicable in these cases. (x) Difficulty, if any, faced in this regard shall be brought to the notice of the undersigned immediately. Sd/-6.8.2010 (S.L. MEENA) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (GENERAL), MUMBAI FORM A Declaration to be made by the Master of the ship carrying filled or intended to be filled cylinders with any compressed gas before entering ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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