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Procedure for inspection of ICDs/CFSs/AFSs

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..... heft and pilferage of cargo. 2. Further the Audit, among other things, observed that there is lack of internal control including internal audit and inspection. Audit has also observed that corrective action on systemic deficiencies should not be restricted to the instances commented in audit report and all the field formations may be sensitized about the system deficiencies. 3. The Board vide Notification No. 26/2009-Customs (N.T.) dated 17.3.2009 notified Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations 2009 to regulate the functioning of Customs Cargo Service Providers including custodians of ICDs/CFSs. Further, Circular 13/2009 dated 23.03.2009, Circular No. 04/2011 dated 10.01.2011, Circular No. 40/2016 dated 26.08.2016 and Circular No. 49/2018 dated 03.12.2018 were also issued to streamline various procedures relating to ICDs/CFSs. Further, D.O letter No. 434/ 15/2017-Cus.IV dated 16.08.2019 was issued by Member (Customs) wherein, he has inter alia, stated that it is necessary that each ICD/CFS is closely monitored by way of some sort of audit / visits to ensure that the performance of ICDs/CFSs is of desired standards and requested to put a system in place and take necessary a .....

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..... nsitized about the circular. 7. Difficulty, if any, faced in the implementation may please be brought to the notice of the Board. Amit Singh Chandel OSD (Anti Smuggling) PROFORMA FOR INSPECTION OF ICD/CFS/AFS Note : Detailed remark on the lapses during the inspection period along with recommendation to be entered by the inspection team, if answer is No unless otherwise specified A. Preliminary 1. Date of Inspection : 2. Inspection Team : Team Name Designation Leader Member(s) 3. Nature of the facility : ICD/CFS/AFS 4. Name of the facility : 5. Ownership nature : PSU/Pvt. Ltd/Public Ltd./ Proprietorship 6. Name and Address of Authorised Persons/Officials for the formation : 7. Details of (a) Notification (s) : (b) Public Notice (s) : 8. Date of Commencement : 9. Date of last renewal if applicable : 10. Volume handled in the past three years (TEUs/ACUs) Year Import Vol. (TEU) Export Vol. (TEU) Total Vol. (TEU) % Capacity Utilisation 202.. 202.. 202.. 11. Date of previous Inspection (if any) : 12. Period covered in the present Inspection1 : 13. Details of compliance of Previous inspection report : (i) Number .....

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..... parate area has been earmarked for the goods detained/Confiscated by the Customs? (specifically mark in floor plan at 7 above) 8. Whether separate demarcated area for fumigation has been adequately provided? 9. Whether adequate parking space (taking into consideration average traffic) for vehicle is provided? 10. Whether provision is made for electronic weigh-bridge and other weighing measuring devices along with record keeping of weight for future verification? 11. Whether equipment 5 availability satisfies the requirement of the facility? (Type-wise details to be provided) 12. Whether the equipments installed for different purposes such as handling, weighing etc. are checked and calibrated from time to time? 13. Whether a proper and reliable system of Equipment Audit put in place by the CCSP? (specify the details) 14. Whether the material handling equipments are in conformity with the safety standards prescribed for such equipments? 15. Whether acquaintance or training to staff for proper implementation and to comply with the maintenance and readiness of all the equipments and to manage contingencies has been provided? (detail to be attached) 16. Whether the IT .....

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..... ification of the employee and organization? 15. Whether the schedule of charges associated with various services in relation to import or export of goods in the customs area is displayed at prominent places including web page or website of the Customs Cargo Service Provider. E. Handling of Hazardous goods8 1. Whether proper provision made for storage of the imported goods or export goods which are hazardous in nature, at the approved premises of the CCSP in isolated place duly separated from other general cargo, depending upon classification of its hazardous nature? 8(please elaborate such arrangements) 2. Whether separate arrangement have been made for explosives in this respect? (Details to be furnished) 3. Whether the premises for storage of hazardous cargo is properly constructed and fulfill the standards or norms prescribed, in National Building Code of India? 10, 11 4. Whether such area mentioned at is situated more than 200 meters away from main office, administrative, customs office? 5. Whether Safety plans, procedures, instructions for safe handling and storage of hazardous goods including the procedure for reporting accidents to proper officer of Customs .....

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..... the procedure for receipt, handling, delivery of hazardous cargo exists in such a manner that the same does not hinder the movement of general cargo or endanger the safety and security of the premises? 21. Whether the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations prescribed by the Government are adhered to in respect of storage and handling of such goods?13 F. Disposal of Uncleared Cargo 14 1. Whether goods lying unclaimed, uncleared or abandoned are disposed off by the custodian in the manner specified in circular 49/2018, dated 3-12-2018, within a period of 90 days? (verify the records and indicate the lapses during the period under inspection, if any) 2. Whether there are any consignment lying unclaimed, uncleared or abandoned? (age-wise break up should be furnished) : Number of consignments pending clearance beyond the stipulated time of one month Period-wise break up Less than 3 months 3-6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years More than 2 years 3. Whether any of the above consignments are of Hazardous Nature/Explosive Material? (Please provide complete details of such consignments) : S. No. Container No. Hazardous/Explosive Item Description Container Arriv .....

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