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FOREWORD
This Disposal Manual is a Handbook meant for the guidance of departmental officers,postedinvariousCommissionerates,associatedwiththeworkrelatingtostorageanddisposalofgoodsthatareseized/confiscated,unclaimed/unclearedandcoveredbytime-expiredbonds.The Appendix-VIattheendgivesthelistofalltheCirculars/InstructionsissuedbytheBoardinthisregard.ItalsogivescrossreferencestotheParaswhererelevantmatterisbeingdealtwith.TheseCirculars/Instructions remain valid after the issue of thisManual. However, in the event of anyinconsistency between this Manual and these Circulars/Instructions, this Manual shall prevail.Appendix- VIIgivesthelistofCirculars/Instructionsrescinded.
2. ThisManualcoversthevariousprocedurestobefollowedbythedepartmentofficers.ThisManual has beenprepared to serve as a handy guidance tool for the officers in the field. Theseproceduresarebasedon theprovisionsof theCustomsAct,1962; theCGSTAct,2017; the IGSTAct,2017;theCentralExciseAct,1944;theAlliedActsandtheNotifications/Circulars/Instructionsissuedthereunder.Circulars/Instructionsissuedupto30thSeptember,2019havebeentakenintoaccount in drafting of the Manual
3. Anearnestattempthasbeenmadetocomprehensivelycoveralltheforeseeablesituationsthatmayariseinthefieldinrelationtostorageanddisposalofseizedandconfiscatedgoods.TheremaybecircumstancesthatarebeyondwhatthisManualcovers. Inthosespecialsituations, fieldformationsmayapproachtheBoardforsuitableguidelines.ButbeforeapproachingtheBoard,thefieldformationsshallsubstantiatethatsuchsituationhasnotbeenaddressedinthisManual.
4. ThisManualistheculminationofhardworkdonebymanyofficers.ItakethisopportunitytoacknowledgewithgratitudealltheofficerswhohavedirectlyandindirectlycontributedinbringingoutthisManual.
5. ItakethisopportunitytothanktheBoardforthesupportandguidanceinbringingoutthismanual.IwouldliketoexpressoursincerethankstoShriMayankKumar,ADGVIg.,ChennaiforspearheadingtheworkingGroupwhichfinalisedthedraftinatimeboundmanner.WegratefullyacknowledgethecontributionsofShriK.V.V.GDiwakar,Commissioner,Shri.K.Engineer,ADG,DGGI,Visakhapatnam,ShriK.Ramakrishnan,ADD,DRI,ShriP.Anandakrishnan,ADC,asmembersoftheWorkingGroup.Iwouldalsoliketoplaceitonrecordtheworkdonebyfollowingofficers,namely,ShriP.K.Singh,erstwhileCommissionerandShriSureshKrishnani,erstwhileDC,DoL,MsKajalSingh,erstwhileCommissioner (RI&I),Ms.PriyaV.KSingh,erstwhileDS,ShriRishiMohanYadav,ShriRohitAnand,andShriA.C.Mallick, erstwhileUnder Secretaries, Shri Tashi TsheringWangdi, erstwhile Superintendent and
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ShriSunnyArya,InspectorofAnti-SmugglingUnit(ASU).IextendmygratitudetotheofficersofCustomsInvestigationSectionUnitnamely,ShriSurajKumarGupta,JC,Ms.RanjanaChaudhary,AC,ShriH.C.Bhardwaj,SuperintendentShriRanjeetSinghRana,Superintendent,ShriSaarthakDahiya,ShriPriyanshuSrivastava,ShriManishDalal,ShriRavi,andShriRajpal,Inspector.
(Dr. M.G. ThamizhValavan)
Commissioner (Investigation-Customs), CBIC
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Table of Contents1.INTRODUCTION 9
2.CATEGORIESOFGOODS 10
3.RECEIPTANDSTORAGE 16
4.TRANSFEROFCHARGE,STOCK-TAKINGANDINSPECTION 42
5.SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR UN-CLAIMED/ UN-CLEARED CARGO, MIS-HANDLEDBAGGAGEANDTIMEEXPIREDBONDEDGOODS
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6.VALUATION 54
7.AUCTIONANDTENDER 59
8.INTERNETAUCTION 74
9.DIRECTSALESANDOTHERMODESOFDISPOSAL 86
10.DIAMONDS,PRECIOUS&SEMIPRECIOUSSTONES 92
11.GOLD,SILVER&OTHERPRECIOUSMETALS 95
12.CURRENCY&OTHERMONETARYINSTRUMENTS 100
13.VEHICLES&VESSELS 105
14.MEDICINES/BULKDRUGS/DRUGFORMULATIONS 108
15.FIREARMS 110
16.NARCOTICS 121
17.DISPOSALOFMISCELLANEOUSGOODS 133
APPENDIX– I 150
APPENDIX–II 153
APPENDIX–IIIA 154
APPENDIX–IIIB 165
APPENDIX–IIIC 173
APPENDIX–IIID 181
APPENDIX–IV 190
APPENDIX–V 191
APPENDIX–VI 192
APPENDIX–VII 197
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1.1. ThisManualprescribestheprocedurestobefollowedbyallthefieldformationsundertheCentralBoardofIndirectTaxes&Customs(CBIC)forthedisposalof:
i. Goods seized under the CustomsAct, 1962, the Central Goods and Services Tax, 2017(CGSTAct2017),theIntegratedGoodsandServicesTax,2017(IGSTAct2017)andtheCentralExciseAct,1944;
ii. GoodsconfiscatedundertheCustomsAct,1962,theCGSTAct2017,theIGSTAct2017andtheCentralExciseAct,1944;
iii. Goodsuncleared/unclaimedafterimportationintoIndiaandlyingintheCustomsArea;
iv. MishandledBaggage;
v. GoodsthatinvolveTime-ExpiredBonds;and
vi GoodsdetainedunderSection142oftheCustomsAct,1962.
1.2. TheproceduresprescribedinthisManualarebasedontheprovisionsoftheCustomsAct,1962,theCentralExciseAct,1944,theCGSTAct2017,theIGSTAct2017,theRulesandRegulationsmadethereunder,andotherAlliedActs.Incaseofanyinconsistencybetweentheseproceduresandthestatutoryprovisions,thelatershallprevail.
1.3. WhereasthisManualindicatesthegeneralprocedurestobefollowed,theconcernedPrincipalCommissioners/Commissionersmaymakerequisitechanges thereto,asmaybenecessitatedbylocalconditions,keepinginviewthespiritofinstructionscontainedinthisManual.ThesechangesmaybeinformedtotheBoard.
1.4. InmajorCustomHouses,thereshallbeaseparateunit,calledtheDisposalUnitwhichshouldbeentrustedwiththetaskoftaking-overallgoodsripefordisposalfromthecustodiansanddisposeofthesamebyauctionorotherwise.
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2.1. Categories of Goods
Theentirestockofseized/confiscatedgoods,inthecustodyoftheDepartment,hasbeengroupedunderthefollowingsevencategories:
Category-I:Goodstobedisposedofimmediatelyafterseizure;
Category-II:GoodsfallingunderSection110(1A)oftheCustomsAct,1962;
Category-III:Goodstobedisposedofwithinsixmonthsfromthedateofseizureorwherethedateofexpiryisindicated,wellbeforethatdate;
Category-IV:Valuables;
Category-V:GoodsnotifiedundertheNDPSAct;
Category-VI:Goodsthathavetobedisposedofbywayofdestruction;and
Category-VII:Allothergoods.
2.2. Fortimelydisposalofthegoodsfallingunderthedifferentcategories(mentionedintheParaabove),thesteps,asprescribedherein,shouldbetakenbytheCommissionerates:
2.3. Category-I: Goods to be Disposed of Immediately After Seizure
2.3.1. The goods under this category have a very short shelf-life as they are either prone to rapid decay or they become outdated/ obsolete very fast. Some of these goods are liable to deterioration due to drying or humidity. Some others may require special arrangements for their preservation and storage. Some of such goods may be perishable in nature, while some others may have certain expiry date prescribed thereon. Therefore, these goods may be disposed of immediately after seizure, after issue of a Notice to the owners/ claimant (party) and obtaining orders from the Competent Authority. The goods falling under this category include:
i. Freshflowers;
ii. Freshfruitsandvegetables,meat,fish,poultry,eggsandotherfreshuncanned/unprocessedfoodmaterials;
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iii. Cereals,sugarandothergroceryitems;
iv. Beer;
v. Medicinalherbs;
vi. Cigarettes,bidis,bidi-leavesandtobacco;
vii. Livestock;
viii. Raw(wetandsalted)hidesandskins;
ix. Saltandhygroscopicsubstances(otherthaninsealedcontainers);
x. Petroleumproducts;
xi. Molasses;
xii. NewspapersandPeriodicals;
xiii.Confectionery;
xiv. Menthol,Camphor,Saffron;
xv. TeaandCoffee;
xvi. Cells,batteriesandrechargeablebatteries;and
xvii.Lighterswithgas(nothavingarrangementforrefilling),Lighterfuel.
2.3.2. Theabovelistisnotexhaustive.ThePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerin-chargemaydecideanyseizeditemtobeperishable,dependinguponitsnatureandshelf-life,ifhedeemsthatprolongedstoragemayresultindeteriorationofthegoods.
2.3.3. Apart fromthegoodswhichare likelytodeteriorateorperish, theseizedgoodsforwhichtherecurringcostofupkeeporthecostlikelytobeincurredonthespecialarrangementsrequiredforstorage,isdisproportionatelyhigh(e.g.animalsordangerousgoods)maybedisposedofafterobservingtheprescribedformalitiesandafterdueintimationtotheownerorclaimantaboutthedate,timeandmannerofsuchdisposal.
2.4. Category-II: Goods Falling Under Section 110(1A) of the Customs Act, 1962
2.4.1. Thiscategorycoversthegoods,whicharenotifiedundertheprovisionsofSection110(1A)oftheCustomsAct,1962fromtime-to-time.Forexpeditiousdisposalofthesegoods,theprocedurelaiddown insub-Section (1B)ofSection110of theCustomsAct,1962mustbe followedby theSeizingUnitimmediately.
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2.4.2. ThefollowingprecautionsshallbetakenforthedisposalofthegoodsnotifiedunderSection110(1A)oftheCustomsAct,1962:
i. Allsuchcasesshallbeprocessedfordisposalwithinaperiodoftwomonthsfromthedateoftheirseizure.
ii. BeforeactionunderSection110(1A)isinitiated,awrittenNoticetothepartyconcernedshallbegiven.
iii. TheprocessofseekingsanctionoftheMagistrate,wheneverneeded,shallbecompletedwithinamonththereafter.
iv. If theseizedgoodsarehighlyperishableandmaynothaveremainingshelf-lifeofeventhreemonths’time,thecasemaybeprocessedandputupforseekingapprovalfordisposalofthegoodsunderSection110(1A)immediately,afterseizureisaffectedandpreliminaryinvestigationisover.
v. ThedisposalofthegoodsshouldbeclearlyreflectedintheShowCauseNotice,sothattheAdjudicationAuthorityaswellastheAppellateAuthoritymaypassappropriateorders.When action under Section 110(1A) is initiated after issue of Show Cause Notice, anaddendumshallbeissuedimmediatelyafterthedisposalofgoods,toindicatethefactofdisposal.
vi. AftertheDisposalOrderispassedintermsofSection110(1A)andthegoodsdisposedof,appropriateentriesshouldbemadeintheAdjudicationfileaswell,sothattheAdjudicatingAuthoritydoesnotgiveanoptionofredemptionofgoodstotheparty(sincenogoodsareavailableforexercisingsuchanoption).
2.4.3. Incaseswherethepartyclaimslegalownershipofthegoodsandrequestsfortheirrelease,andtheissuerelatingtothetitleofthegoodshasnotyetbeenadjudicateduponbytheAdjudicatingAuthority,attemptshouldbemadetoexpeditetheinvestigationandadjudicationproceedings.Adecisionregardingdisposalofthegoodsshouldbetakeninsuchcasesimmediatelyoncompletionoftheadjudicationproceedings.
2.5. Category-III: Goods to be Disposed of Within Six Months of Seizure or Before their Expiry.
2.5.1. Thegoodsunderthiscategoryhaveashortspanoflifeanddeteriorationinqualitystartsafterafewdaysofstorageandtherisk/expensesforstorage/maintenanceofthesegoodsareexpectedtobeveryhigh.Somesuchgoodsarealsolikelytorapidlydepreciateinvalueonaccountofthefastchangeintechnologyordesignsorintroductionofnewmodels,etc.Thesegoodsinclude:
i. Electronicgoodsandgadgets,suchasmobilephones,digitalcameras;
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ii. Fashionjewellery;
iii. Textiles,includingReadymadeGarments,made-ups,fabricandyarn;
iv. Spectacles;
v. Cosmetics,includingcreams,lotions,shampoos,perfumes,lipsticksandessentialoils;
vi. Tinnedandpreservedprovisions,condensedmilkandmilkpowder;
vii. Goodssuchasspices,resin,Catechu;
viii. Hides,skins,feathersandarticlesthereof;
xi. Rubbergoodsanderasers;
x. Paperandarticlesmadeofpaper;
xi. Rawjute;
xii. VegetableNon-EssentialOils;
xiii. Hypodermicneedlesandsyringes,surgicalinstruments/equipments;
xiv. Medicinesanddrugs;and
xv. Boats,YachtsandLaunches(otherthanthosemeantforDepartmentalappropriation)
2.5.2. TheDeputy/Assistant Commissioner (DC/AC) in-charge of the SeizingUnit should keepwatchoversuchgoodsandexpeditiouslycommunicatetheDisposalOrdertotheDisposalUnit.
2.6. Category-IV: Valuables
Thefollowinggoodsfallunderthiscategory:
i. Diamonds,PreciousandSemi-preciousstones,Pearls;
ii. Goldandarticlesthereof;
iii. Jewellery made of precious metals, viz. Platinum, Palladium, Gold and Silver and/orstuddedwithPreciousorSemipreciousstones;
iii. Silverandarticlesthereof;
iv. Highvaluewatches;
v. Currency,includingForeignCurrency;
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vi. Suchotherarticlesof“smallsize/volumeandhighvalue”asmay,byspecialorgeneralorderbe,classifiedas“Valuables”bythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerin-charge.
2.7. Category-V:GoodsNotifiedUndertheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstances(NDPS) Act
ThedetailedprocedurefortheirdisposalisoutlinedinChapter16ofthisManual.
2.8. Category-VI: Goods to be Disposed of by Destruction
ThePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerin-chargehasbeendelegatedfullpowersfororderingdestructionofcertaingoods,like:
i. GoodsthatviolatetheIntellectualPropertyRights(IPR)laws;
ii. Hazardouswastes,e-wastesandothergoodsthatmaycausedamagetotheenvironment;
iii. Spuriousdrugsandmedicinalpreparations;
iv. Foodproductsthatdonotfulfillthecompliancerequirementsfortheirsaleindomesticmarketundertheprovisionsofanylawapplicableforthetimebeing,e.g.theFoodSafetyandStandardsAct,2005(FSSAAct);
v. FakeIndianCurrency;
vi. E-Cigarettes/orElectronicNicotineDeliverySystems;and
vii. Any other goods or class of goods, in respect of which the Principal Commissioner/Commissioner in-chargemaydecide that theirrelease into thedomesticmarketwouldcauseharmfuleffectonpublichealthandsafety.
2.9. Category-VII: All Other Goods
Allothergoods,notlistedinanyoftheabovecategories,comeunderthiscategory.Thedisposalofthegoodsfallingunderthiscategoryhastobedoneaftercompletionofalldueformalitiesandwhenfinalityisattainedabouttheirdisposal.
2.10. Pre-trial Disposal
Forearlydisposalof thegoods (other thanCategory-Igoods) thatarea subjectmatterofCourtproceedingsorifprosecutioniscontemplated/launched,pre-trialDisposalOrdersmaybeobtainedbytheSeizingUnitunderSection451oftheCodeofCriminalProcedure(Cr.PC).TheFormatforfilingtheApplicationforpre-trialdisposalunderSection110oftheCustomsAct,1962,asgiveninForm-1,maybeusedforthepurpose.
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Form-1 (ReferPara2.10)
Application for Disposal of Seized Goods that are Perishable or can Deteriorate
INTHECOURTOF__________________________________(MentiontheCourt)
APPLICATIONNo.____________OF20__
CASENo.___________________________
Shri________________________________
PreventiveOfficer/Examiner/InspectorofCustoms/CentralExcise/GST
________________________(Address)
Applicant
MAYITPLEASEYOURLORDSHIP:
I ______________________S/o/D/o/W/o __________________________beg to state the followingon solemnaffirmation:
Thaton_______________________________(mentiondate),____________________(namesofthepersonsarrested)was/wereproducedbeforeyourLordshipinconnectionwiththeseizureof_________________________valued at Rs.___________________ and your Lordship was pleased to grant him/ them bail ofRs_____________________.Thetrialinthiscaseispending/yettocommence/caseiskeptondormantfileon___________________sincetheaccusedisabsconding(strikeoutwhatevernotapplicable).
That the above goods are of perishable/ deteriorating nature. Any further storage is likely tocausedepreciation/lossinitsvalue.Thereisshortageofstorageaccommodation.EarlydisposalorderswilleasethecongestioninWarehouse.Also,thesaleproceedscanbeutilizedforcountry’sdevelopmentalrequirements.
It is,therefore,prayedthatyourLordshipmaybepleasedtoorderfordisposalofthesaidgoodsafterkeepingtherepresentativesamples.Forthisactofkindness,Ishalleverpray.
Solemnlyaffirmedat___________________(Address),This______________dayof____________20_______
(Signature)
(Name with stamp)
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3.1. Role of the Seizing Unit and Inventory
3.1.1.Wheneveranygoodsaredetained/ seized,adetailedinventoryofthesegoodsshallinvariablybepreparedbytheSeizingOfficerintheformatgivenatForm-2 intriplicate,exceptinthecaseswherethedetained/seizedgoodsarephysicallyhanded-overtoathirdpartyunderSapurdginamaandthus,areonlynotionallyhandedovertothecustodian,theretheinventoryshallbepreparedinquadruplicate.Thesecopiesoftheinventoryshallbeusedasfollows:
i. TheFirstcopyshallbegiventotheownerofthegoodsorhisauthorizedrepresentative,ifavailable;otherwiseitshallberetainedintheseizure/casefile.
ii. TheDuplicate&Triplicatecopiesshallbeusedforthetransferoftheseizedgoods,within24hoursofthedetention/seizureofthegoods,andtheirhanding-overtothecustodianoftheGodown,i.e.,theofficerin-chargeoftheWarehouse,whoisalsocalled‘WarehouseOfficer.’ThecustodianshallgivereceiptonboththeDuplicateandtheTriplicatecopiesoftheinventoryandreturntheDuplicatecopytotheSeizingOfficer,whoshallretainthesameintheseizure/casefile.
iii. TheFourthcopyshallbegiventotheSapurdigar.
3.1.2. If thegoodsarekept atmore thanone location,due to theirdifferentnature/ category, aseparateinventoryshallbedrawnforeachcategoryofgoods,andtheyshallbeforwardedtothecustodianunderaproperreceipt,asprescribedinpara3.1.1(ii)above.
3.1.3. Iftheseizuretakesplaceonaholiday,theseizedgoodsshallberetainedinthesafecustodyoftheSeizingUnitanddeliveredtothecustodianontheimmediatenextworkingday.
3.1.4. Theinventoriesareveryimportantdocumentsandshallbedrawncarefullytocontainalltherelevantdetails,suchasdescription,quantity,brand,serialnumber,countryoforigin,make,model,quality,yearofmanufacture,natureofthegoodsastowhetherold/new,damage(ifany),etc.Suchinformationisnecessaryforidentificationoftheitemscoveredbytheinventoryaswellasfortakingfurtheractionfortheirdisposal.
3.1.5. The packages containing the detained/ seized goods shall be sealed with the seal of theDetaining/SeizingOfficerandtheseal,ifany,ofthelawfulclaimantorhisauthorizedrepresentative,
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and shall be signed by them. Specimens of each seal and signature shall also be affixed on theinventoryofthedetained/seizedgoodsforcomparisonpurposeatthetimeofreceiptofthegoodsbythecustodianandthereafter,returnofthesametothelawfulclaimant,ifrequired.TheValuablesseizedshallbepackedindurablecontainers,likehardplasticormetalboxes,andwire/metalsealsmaybeusedinsteadofrope/waxseals.
3.1.6.Whenseized/detainedgoodsaretransferredfromonecustodiantoanother,asinthecaseoftransferofcharge,theOriginalInventoryandalsotheRe-inventory,(describedlateratPara3.3.3)ifany,shallinvariablybehanded-overalongwiththegoods.Whileconductingstockchallengesorduringtransferofcharge,etc.,sealsonthepackagesshallbecomparedwithspecimensofsealsonthecorrespondinginventories.Thespecimenofsealsontheinventoriesshallactasthefinalproof,whereanytamperingofsealsissuspectedorwherediscrepancyinthegoodsisfoundatthetimeofopeningthepackages.
3.1.7. Incaseswherethedetained/seizedgoodsarephysicallyhanded-overtoathirdpartyunderSapurdginamaandthus, are only notionally handed over to the custodian,thefourthcopyshallbegiventotheSapurdigar.OthercopiesoftheInventorieswillbedealtwith,intheusualmanner.
3.2. Storage Place
3.2.1. StorageoftheseizedgoodsshallpreferablybeinGovernmentbuildingsatthegroundfloororinbasement,sothathirechargesforGodownsarenotpaid,however,suchplacesshouldbeproperlysecured.WhenGodownspaceishired,isolatedbuildingmaybeavoidedunlessadequatesecurityisprovided.TheGodownshallbespaciousenoughtohousethegoodsontheracks/almirahs.TheGodownshouldbewell-ventilated,damp-proofandproperlyilluminated,preferablywithnaturallight.Fire-fightingequipmentandsmokedetectorsshouldbeinstalled.Iftherearenoefficient&workingcentralfire-fightingsystemavailable,sufficientnumberofportablefireextinguishersshouldbeinstalled.Incase,high-valuedconfiscatedgoodsarebeingleftwiththecustodians,concurrentmeasuresinconsultationwiththecustodians,likewire-fencingcanbeexplored.Thereshouldbefocusonoptimumutilizationofavailablespacebywayofstackinginascientificmanner,reviewingofstocksatregularintervalsandexploringpossibilityofdisposalofgoodsinconvenientlotsandexpeditiousdisposalof ‘absolutelyconfiscatedgoods’.Valuablesshouldbekept inStrong Room/ banklockers.
3.2.2. Separatestorageandcustodymaybeprovidedforgoods,whicharelikelytobereleasedsoon,like,oncompliancewithformalitiesorthegoodsdetainedfrompassengerswhicharetobereturnedto themwhile they are goingback, and for the following categories of goodsnamely, Valuables,perishablegoods,vehicles/conveyances.
3.2.3. InrespectofValuables,doublelockingsystemshallbefollowed,thekeytosecondlockbeingwithaGazettedofficer,higherinranktotheofficerindirectcharge.
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3.2.4. Theresponsibilityforproperstorageandcustodyofgoodsshallbeontheindividualofficers;andforthispurpose,itshouldbeensuredthatthechargesofindividualofficersshouldbecompactandmanageable.
3.3. Receiving the Goods in Godown
3.3.1. Immediatelyonreceiptofthegoods,alongwiththeDuplicateandtheTriplicatecopiesoftheinventory,thecustodianshouldsatisfyhimselfthatthepackageshavebeenproperlysealed,sealsareintactandtheinventoryhasbeenmadeoutinapropermanner,givingallthedetailsrequired,asregardsthecontentsofpackages.Heshouldalsoverifywhetherthecategorizationofthegoods,as indicated in Chapter-2,hasbeenmentionedcorrectlyornot.Thereisnoneedtoexaminethecontents of thepackages, provided the seals are intact and the inventory is in order.Aspects ofsealingshouldbeverifiedcarefully.Further,inrespectofValuables,thepackageshallbeweighedandthesameshallberecordedintheStockRegister.
3.3.2. Iftheconditionofpackages,sealsandtheinventoryareinorder,thecustodianshouldreceivethegoodsinhisGodownandmakeentriesintheStockRegisteralongwithlocationoftheirstorage. Heshould, then, acknowledge receiptof the sealedpackagesbywayofmaking crossentriesontheDuplicate&Triplicatecopiesof inventory,retaintheTriplicatecopywithhimandreturntheDuplicatecopytotheSeizing/Detainingofficerforkeepingitintheseizure/casefile.Incaseofanydiscrepancy,thesameshouldbereconciledbeforeacknowledgingthereceipt.
3.3.3. If the seals are not intact at the time of receipt of the goods by the custodian, it is theresponsibilityoftheSeizing/detainingofficertogetthepackagesopened,tallythecontentsandre-sealthepackages,withtheapprovaloftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-charge.Suchre-inventoryandre-sealingshallbedone in thepresenceof theowner,orhisrepresentativeandateamofGazettedOfficers,includingoneofficerfromtheSeizingUnit.Ifneithertheownernorhisrepresentativeisavailable,aspecificnotetothateffectshallbemadeandre-inventoryshallbedoneinthepresenceoftwoindependentwitnesses,inadditiontotheteamofofficers,asaforesaid.Re-inventoryshallbeproperlydocumented.
3.3.4.Whenre-inventoryofthedetained/seizedgoodsisdone,theoriginalinventoryshouldalsobeattachedtothere-inventory.Thefactofre-inventoryshouldbeendorsedontheoriginalinventoryandcrossreferencesoneachdocumentmustalsobemade.Theoriginalinventoryaswellasthefreshre-inventoryshouldalwaysbekepttaggedtogetherandbeavailablewiththecustodianandincaseofshiftingofgoods,bothshouldalwaystravelwiththegoods.
3.3.5. Aforesaidprocedureshould invariablybe followedduringauthorizedopeningofpackagesduringadjudicationproceedingsordrawalofsamples,andresealingthereof.
3.3.6. Duplicateinventoryandalsore-inventory,ifany,shallbekeptinthefile.SeparatefilesmaybemaintainedforeachStockRegisterandbothshallcorrectlyreflectthestockpositionintheGodownatallpointsoftime.
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3.3.7. IncasethegoodsstoredarephysicallywithSapurdigarandonlythenotionalchargeiswiththecustodian,Triplicatecopyoftheinventoryshouldbehanded-overtothecustodian.Thecustodianwillnotberequiredtoverifythecontentsofthepackagesorthepackages,sincetheresponsibilityforkeepingthepackagesintactiswiththeSupardigar,owneroftheGodownortheplaceofstorageofthegoods.However,thecustodianshouldaddthegoodsintotheaccountof‘goodspendingfordisposal’andintheStockRegister,entriesshouldbemadeclearlyindicatingtheplaceofstorageintheprescribedcolumnsoftheRegister.
3.3.8. Each package should be securely tied, pinned and stuck with a Stock Card in the Proforma given at Form-3.
3.4. Stock Register
3.4.1. The custodian should enter the details given in the inventory in the ‘Register of Seized/DetainedGoods.’ThisRegistershallbeasperformatgivenatForm-4 forthe ‘goodsother-than-Valuables’andshallbeasperformatgivenatForm-5 for‘Valuables’.
3.4.2. Theofficerin-chargeofthewarehouseshallmaintaintheWarehouseRegisterdulyupdated.Allentries in the register shall be made immediately on receiving the relevant information. The warehouse in-charge shall keep liaison with the Seizing Unit and ascertain the position of pending cases on regular/ quarterly basis. All updates may be entered into the relevant column of the register.
3.4.3. AsregardsNarcoticDrugs&PsychotropicSubstances(NDPS),theRegisterprescribedatForm-30 (refer Chapter 16) should be maintained.
3.5. Posting/ Transfer of Custodian
3.5.1. Onlyexperiencedofficers,whoseintegrityisabsolutelybeyonddoubt,shouldbepostedasin-chargeoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.Similarcheckfromvigilanceandintegrity-angleshouldalsobeensuredforhisseniorofficer,whoisgiventheoverallsupervisionoftheStrongRoomandcustodyofthesecondkey.
3.5.2 Whenever thecustodianorhisseniorofficer is transferred,aregularsubstituteshouldbeprovided,who shall take proper charge of the Strong Room/ Valuables Godown. The details ofhanding-over/taking-overshallbeenteredinaregister,forwhichtheformatisgiveninForm-6.
3.5.3 Theofficerhanding-overthegoodsontransferfromtheWarehouseunit,shallalsohand-overallthefilesandthecorrespondencesrelatingtothepackagesreceivedbyhimorhanded-overtohim.
3.6. Responsibilities of the Custodian
3.6.1. Itwillbethefundamentalresponsibilityofthe’Godownin-charge’or’GodownSuperintendent’toinspecttheGodownregularlyinordertoensurethatthegoodsstoredinhischargearebeingproperlykeptandnoneofthepackages/goodsshowanysignofdeterioration.Specialtreatmentshouldbeaccordedtospecialconsignments.Forinstance,inthecaseofmotorcars,heshouldsee
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that the tyresareproperly inflatedand that theengine isperiodically run, so that it isproperlylubricated.Similarly,anychemical,whichishygroscopicinnature,shouldnotbeallowedtomeltandspoilothergoodsduringstorage.Thismaybedonebychangingcontainersorrepairingthem.TheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeshouldalsoinspecttheGodownperiodically.Theresponsibilitiesofacustodianareenumeratedbelow,however,thesearenotexhaustive:
3.6.2. Thecustodianwillberesponsibleforthephysicalcustodyofthepackageswithsealsintact.Hewillnotberesponsibleforthecontentsofthepackage,wherethepackagesareproperlysealedandthesealsareintact.Thecustodianshould,however,insistbeforeacceptingthesealedpackagesthattheinventorycoveringthegoodsiscompleteinallrespects.
3.6.3. Onreceipt,heshouldattachtheStock-Card,intheProformagivenatForm-3ofappropriatecolour:(i)Redcolourcardforgoods‘temporarilydetainedforre-export’,(ii)Pinkcolourcardforgoods ‘seizedbutnotadjudicated’,(iii)Yellowcolourcardforgoods ‘confiscatedbutnotripefordisposal’and(iv)Greencolourcardforgoods‘ripefordisposal’.
3.6.4. Heshouldensurethatthepackagesarecarefullystoredandprotectedagainsttheravagesofweather,ants,rodentsandinsects.
3.6.5. Heshouldmonitortheconditionofthegoodsandtakeadequatemeasuresagainsttheftandpilferage. Incase, there isanytheftorpilferage,heshould immediatelyreport it tothePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner concerned.Any incidentof theft/ loss/ substitutionof thegoods,whichcomestolight,shouldnotonlybeimmediatelyexaminedpersonallybytheconcernedPrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,butshouldalsobeimmediatelyreportedtothePrincipalAccountsOfficerandtheStatutoryAuditOfficer,etc.,aslaiddownunderRule 33 of the General Financial Rules, 2017 (G.F.R., 2017).ActionshouldalsobeinitiatedimmediatelyintermsofprovisionsofRule 33 and 34 of G.F.R., 2017.TheBoardshouldalsobekeptinformedofallsuchcasesonanimmediatebasis,withareportofactioninitiated.
3.6.6. Allpackagesshouldcompulsorilybeinspectedfordeteriorationofpackages/sealsatregularintervalsby thecustodian. If thegoods/seals showsignsofdeteriorationordamage,heshouldimmediatelybringittothenoticeoftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheGodown,forappropriateaction.Separaterecordofsuchgoodsshouldbekept,whichmustbeupdatedeverymonth.Incasedeteriorationisnoticedinrespectofgoodsawaitingadjudication,themattershouldbebroughttothenoticeoftheAdjudicatingofficerforensuringquickdecisionofthecase.Wheredeteriorationisnoticedinrespectofcasesunderappeal,theAppellateAuthorityshouldbeinformedimmediatelysothathigherpriorityisgiventothedisposaloftherelevantcases.WherethegoodsareinvolvedintheCourtproceedings,itwillbenecessarytobringthemattertothenoticeoftheCourtforgettingpermissionforthedisposalofgoodspendingfinalizationoftheproceedings.
3.6.7. ThecustodianshallberesponsibleformaintainingtheStockRegistersinapropermanner;proper custody of Registers for handing-over & taking-over charge and inventories; and forsubmittingthemonthlyreturnof‘goodsripefordisposal’.
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3.6.8. Heshallberesponsibleforoptimalutilizationofthespace.Thefollowingstepsmaybetakenforoptimumutilizationofspace:
a) Thetotalstockofseizedgoodsmustbereviewedbythecustodianeverymonth,sothatthepossibilityofdisposal,inconvenientlots,couldbeconsidered.
b) Absolutelyconfiscatedgoodsmustbedisposedofexpeditiously.
c) Shifting of the seized/ confiscated goods from the rented premises to own premises,whereverpossible,tosaveonrentals;
d) Neatstackinginascientificmannertonotonlypreventdamage/deteriorationofgoodsbutalsotohelpinsavingspace.
3.6.9. On account of having notional custody, the cutodian shall safeguard the interest of theGovernmentinrespectofconfiscatedgoodsleftwiththePortTrustsorotheragencies.Specialcaremustbetakenforbulkyitems,likeironandsteelmaterials,heavymachinery,etc.,whicharegenerallyleftinthecustodyofthePortauthorities.However,whereitisfeltthatthePortTrustarrangementsarenotadequate,heshalltakeconcurrentmeasures,inconsultationwiththePortauthorities,forensuringsafetyofthegoods.Inthisconnection,thepossibilityofrentingoutsuitableopenspaceaccommodationfromthePortadministration,withwire-fencingenclosure,forstoringconfiscatedmaterials,whichcouldnototherwiseberemovedtotheGodowns,shouldalsobeexplored.
3.6.10.Thewarehouse in-chargeshallregularlypursuewiththeSeizingunits for issuanceof theDisposalOrder.AfterreceivingtheDisposalorder,valuationoftheconcernedgoodsmaybeobtainedfromtheGovernment-ApprovedValuers,forthepurposeofapprovalbytheJointPricingCommittee(JPC).
3.6.11.After approval of the valueof the goodsby the JPC, the list of such goods furnishing theinformation,viz.lotno.,description,quantityandapplicabletaxes,shallbeforwardedtotheDisposalUnitforlistingthegoodsfore-auction.
3.6.12.TheWarehouse in-chargemayalso, from time-to-time, request theSeizingUnits to carryoutprocedureunderSection110(1B)oftheCustomsAct,1962forearlydisposalofgoodsnotifiedunderSection110(1A)oftheCustomsAct,1962.
3.6.13.Immediately after the close of themonth but before the 5th of the followingmonth, thecustodianshallprepareanup-to-datelistin triplicate in the format prescribed at Form-7,ofallthecaseswhichinhisopinionhavebecome‘ripefordisposal’andsendittotheSupervisoryHeadin-charge(byname)oftheSeizing/DetainingdepartmentortheSectionconcerned,forobtaininga‘NoObjectionCertificate’(NOC).Onreceiptofsuchalist,theSupervisoryHeadin-chargeofthedepartment or the Section concerned shall, after necessary verification, certify that there is ‘noobjection’tothedisposalofthegoods.Ifthereareanygoods,whichshouldnotbedisposedof,a
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remark“DELETE”shouldbementionedagainstthatentryandthereason,astowhyitshouldnotbedisposedof,shouldbegivenagainsteachsuchentry.Thelistshouldthen,bereturnedwithinoneweekofreceipttothecustodian.ThecustodianshallkeeptheoriginalwithhimandforwardtheduplicatecopytotheDisposalUnitforfurtheraction.Onreceiptofthelistfromthecustodian,theofficerin-chargeoftheDisposalUnitshallexamine,inthepresenceofthecustodian,thepackageswiththelistandwiththedetailedinventoryrelatingtothegoods.Ifthereareanydiscrepancies,heshallimmediatelybringthemtothenoticeoftheDeputy/AssistantCommissioner,Preventive.Theofficerin-chargeoftheDisposalUnitshallthen,prepareacompletelistofthegoodsfordisposalandgetthegoodsdisposedof.
3.7. Goods Received from Different Sections of the Custom House/ Commissionerate
3.7.1. Regular cargo:AseparateGodownshould,whereverpossible,besetapartforkeepingregularconfiscatedcargo.OnreceiptoftheadviceinformatprescribedatForm-8 fromtheSuperintendentin-chargeoftheUnitdealingwiththerelevantseizure/casefile,thecustodianshallimmediatelyhavethegoodslocated,transportedanddeliveredintohischargeandinanycase,within15daysofthereceiptofsuchadvice.ForensuringpromptdispatchoftheadviceintheformatgivenatForm-8,theconcernedSectionshouldlistoutallthecases,forwhichtheperiodallowedforexerciseoftheoptiontopayfineinlieuofconfiscationortheperiodforfilinganappeal,whicheverislonger,expires,alongwiththedateofsuchexpiryina‘ForwardWatch’diary;andoneweekfromthatdate,referenceshouldbemadetothe‘PenaltyRegister’toverifyifthefinehasbeenpaidorappealfiled,andifnot,whetherthegoodscanbetaken-overasfinallyvestingintheGovernment.TheSectionshould then list out such of those items,which are required to be taken-over by the custodianfromthePortauthoritiesfordisposalaction.Whenthegoodsaresodeliveredintothecustody,thecustodianshall,afterdueexaminationofthepackages,makeintriplicate,adetailedinventoryofthecontents in format prescribed at Form-2anddealwiththeminthesamemannerasotherseized/detainedgoods.InthoseCommissionerates,whereaseparateGodownforthepurposeisnotkept,itshallbetheresponsibilityoftheUnit-concernedtotakenecessarystepstoarrangeforthetaking-overofgoodsthathavebecome‘ripefordisposal’,fromthePortauthoritiesdirectlybytheDisposalUnit.
3.7.2.Air cargo:AircargostoredintheAirCargoShedmaybeallowedtobekeptinthesameshedevenafterconfiscation,pendingdisposalinthenormalcourse.Theofficerin-chargeoftheAirCargoShedshallmaintainaStockRegisterinrespectofconfiscatedcargointheproperformat(Form-4)andshallperformallthefunctionsoftheCustodianoftheconfiscatedgoodsinrespectofAirCargoandshalldealdirectlywiththeDisposalUnit.
3.7.3. ICDs, CFSs and Ports: The provisions of the para 3.7.2shallmutatismutandisapplyincaseofconfiscatedcargoattheICDs,CFSsandPorts.
3.7.4.Post parcels:Itshallbethedutyofthe‘PenaltyUnit’ofthe‘PostalAppraisingDepartment’,tokeepaclosewatch,overallthepenaltycasesregisteredbythem.Theparcelswhichareconfiscated
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butnotredeemedby theaddressees;andwhichare ‘ripe fordisposal’, shallbesortedoutandadetailedinventoryintheformatprescribedatForm-2shallbeimmediatelyprepared,ofthecontentsofeachparcel,inthepresenceofaresponsiblePostalOfficialandaGazettedOfficerinthe‘PostalAppraisingUnit’.Theparcels,dulysealedwiththesealsofboththeofficers,shallthenbedeliveredtotheCustodianoftheconfiscatedgoods.Thesegoodsshallthereafterbedealtwith,inthesamemanner,asotherseized/detainedgoods.
3.8. Place of Storage of Valuables (Strong Rooms) and Procedure thereof
3.8.1. Valuablesshouldbekeptina‘StrongRoom’orinalockerinanationalizedbank,obtainedexclusivelyforthepurpose.Thepackagesshallbestoredsystematically,serial-wiseandyear-wisetofacilitateeasycheckandlocation.
3.8.2.WhenValuablesarestoredinaStrongRoom,thefollowingprecautionsmustbestrictlytaken:
i. TheStrongRoomstoringValuablesshouldhavea‘doublelocksystem.’
ii. ThetwokeysforoperatingtheStrongRoomshouldbeentrustedtotwoseparateofficers--onetothecustodianandtheothertohissenior/supervisoryofficerofGazettedrank.
iii. ItmustbeensuredthattheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodowncanbeopenedonlywhenboththekeysareusedsimultaneously.
iv. BoththecustodianandthesupervisoryofficershallcollectanddepositkeysoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodowninan ironboxboundbythickthread(sutli)andsealedwithlacsealoverapaperslip,bearingthenames,designationandsignaturesofthecustodianandsupervisoryofficer.Thenameanddesignationshouldbeclearandlegible.Preferably,tamperproofpaperseal/stickermaybeused.
v. ThelocksoftheStrongRoomshallbesealed,whennotinuse.Thelockshallbecoveredwith fabric tapeandsealedby lacoverpaper slip,bearing thenames,designationandsignaturesofthecustodianandsupervisoryofficer.Thenameanddesignationshouldbeclearandlegible.Preferably,tamperproofpaperseal/stickermaybeused.
3.8.3. Noperson,otherthanthecustodian,shallentertheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown,unlessotherwiseauthorizedbythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerin-charge.Noofficer,includingthecustodian-in-chargeoftheStrongRoom/Godown,shallbeallowedtoopentheStrongRoom/Godownonanyholiday(includingSaturday/Sunday),exceptwithapriorwrittenpermissionfromtheAdditional/JointCommissionerconcerned.ThereasonforopeningonholidayshallbeclearlyrecordedinwritingbytheAdditional/JointCommissioner,whilegivingsuchpermission.
3.8.4.WhentheValuablesarestoredinlocker/safeinbanks,thekeyofthesafeorthelockershallbekeptsecurelyinthepersonalcustodyofthecustodian.ItshouldalsobeensuredthattheaccesstothesafeorthelockershallnotbeallowedbytheBankManager,exceptonawrittenauthorizationinan
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agreedformbearingtherunningnumber,signedbytheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheDisposalSectionoftheCommissionerate.Suchauthorizationshouldbeissuednormallyinthenameofthecustodianorinexceptionalcircumstances,whenthecustodianisnotavailable,inthenameofanyotherresponsibleofficer.TheseriallynumberedAuthorizationformsshouldbekeptinthepersonalcustodyoftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheDisposalSection.
3.8.5. The Strong-room/ Valuables-Godown shall have additional security features, like CCTVcameraat themostvantagepoints tokeepround-the-clocksurveillance.ThemonitoringofsuchCCTV camera shall be done by the Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner in-charge of Strong-room/Valuables-Godown.ThedailyrecordingsofthecamerashallbetakenasabackupandkeptwiththeComputerCentre/SystemsUnit.
3.8.6. In the cases of seized currencyorbearernegotiable instruments, as the casemaybe, thegenuinenessmaybecheckedimmediatelywiththenearestbankavailableinthevicinity.InrespectofseizureofValuables,thesamemaybegotappraisedbeforeseizure.Duecaremustbetakentoensurethattheseizedcurrency/bearernegotiableinstrumentsdonotbecomeoutofcirculationortime-barredbeforedisposal.
3.9. Inventory
3.9.1.WheneveranyValuableshavebeenseizedordetainedbyaproperofficerundertheCustomsAct,1962,heshallprepareadetailedinventoryofsuchgoodsatthetimeofdetention/seizureinthe prescribed format given in Form-2,intriplicate.Duringmakingofsuchinventory,thepackagesoftheValuablegoodsshallbeclearlynumbered.
3.9.2. First copyof the inventory shall begivenby theSeizingofficer to theperson fromwhomthegoodsareseized.Thegoods,togetherwiththeduplicateandtriplicatecopiesoftheinventory,shallbeforwarded,within24hoursoftheseizure/detention,tothecustodianoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.Thecustodianshallacknowledgethereceiptofthegoodsonboth,theduplicateandtriplicatecopiesoftheinventoryandreturntheduplicatecopy,thereafter,totheSeizingofficerforkeepingthesameintheseizure/casefile.Thecustodianshallputhissignaturewithcomplete,clearandlegiblenameandofficialstamp.
3.10. Packaging and Sealing
3.10.1.TheValuablesthatareseized/detainedshallbepackedinnon-deterioratingcontainers,likehighdensityplasticormetalboxes.Thesecontainersshallbesealedwithwire/metalsealsinsteadofrope/waxseals.Apaperseal/stickermentioningtherelevantdetails,asgiveninformatgivenatForm-9,shallbeaffixedonthecontainers(preferably,tamper-proofseal/stickersshallbeused).ThepackagingandsealingshallbedoneinthepresenceofthepersonfromwhomtheValuablesareseized/detainedandtwoindependentwitnesses.Thepaperseal/stickershallhavethesignaturesofthepersonfromwhomtheValuablesareseized,theindependentwitnessesandtheSeizingofficer.The‘fullnames’shouldbewritten,clearlyandlegibly.Iftamperproofseals/stickersarenotused,alac sealshallbeusedwithapaperslip,mentioningrelevantdetails,asmentionedabove.
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3.10.2.TheresponsibilitytokeeptheValuablesinsafecustodylieswiththeSeizingofficertilltheValuablesaredepositedwiththeCustodianintheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.
3.11. Receipt of Valuables by the Custodian
3.11.1.Immediatelyonreceiptoftheseizedgoods,alongwiththeduplicateandthetriplicatecopiesoftheInventory,thecustodianshallsatisfyhimselfthatthepackageshavebeenproperlysealed,sealsareintactandtheinventoryhasbeenpreparedinapropermannerindicatingall the details requiredwithregardtothecontentsofthepackages.Thecustodianshallnotacceptthepackageswhichare improperlysealedorwhoseseal isnot intactor if the inventorydoesnotcontain thedetails,asrelevantforthegoods/asmentionedinpara 3.1.4above.
3.11.2.Iftheconditionofthepackagesandtheseals,andthedetailsintheinventoryarefoundtobeinorder,thecustodianshallreceivethegoodsandmakeentriesthereofintheStockRegister(called‘ValuablesRegister’), asper theprescribed formatgivenatForm-5.Heshall, then,acknowledgethereceiptofthesealedpackagesbywayofmakingcrossreferencesofentriesintheduplicateandthetriplicatecopiesofinventoriesandthereafter,retainthetriplicatecopywithhimandreturntheduplicatecopytotheSeizing/Detainingofficer,forkeepingthesameintheseizure/casefile.DigitalPhotograph/VideographofthepackagesshallalsobetakenandpreservedinthecomputeroftheCustodian,sothat,intheeventofanytampering,itcanbecrossverifiedwiththeoriginalpacking.BackupcopiesofsuchPhotograph/VideographshallbekeptattheSystems Unit.
3.12. Safe Custody of Valuables
3.12.1.Theresponsibilityofproperstorageandphysicalcustodyofthepackageswithsealintact,shallbeonthecustodian.Heshall,however,notberesponsibleforthecontentsofthepackages,ifthesamewasreceivedproperlysealed,andisstillwiththesamesealsintactthereon.Thecustodianshallalsoensurethatthepackagesarecarefullystoredandprotectedagainsttheravagesofweather,ants,rodents,insects,etc.
3.12.2.Theprovisionsofthepara3.6.5aboveshallmutatismutandisapplyincaseofsafecustodyofValuablestoo.
3.12.3. If the package shows signs of tampering or damage, the custodian should immediatelybring it to the notice of theDeputy/ Assistant Commissioner in-charge of theDisposal Section,for appropriate action. If the goods are involved in Court proceedings, it will be necessary tobringthemattertothenoticeofthecourt,forgettingnecessaryorderfromthecourtforfurthercourseofaction.Allpackagespendingformorethanfiveyearsshouldcompulsorilybeinspectedfordeteriorationofpackages/sealsandincaseanysuchdeteriorationisfound,thesamemaybebroughttotheknowledgeoftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheDisposalSectionimmediatelyforappropriateaction.
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3.12.4.Thecustodianshallberesponsiblefor:maintainingtheStockRegistersinpropermanner;propercustodyoftheRegistersforhanding-overandtaking-overcharge,andinventories;andforsubmittingtheMonthlyReturnof‘goodsripefordisposal’.
3.13. Movement of Valuables
3.13.1.Incaseofseized/confiscatedValuablestobetakenoutforproducingbeforetheCourtorforanyotherpurposeasthesituationmaywarrant,writtenordermustbeissuedbytheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.Suchordershallspecify,amongotherthings,thefollowing:thenameofofficer/custodianwhoshallcarrytheValuablesoutoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown,thepurposeforwhichthegoodsaretakenout,theplacewherethegoodsarebeingtakento,thedateandthetimeofopeningoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.AseparatefileshallbemaintainedforissuanceofsuchordersbytheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.Wheneverheistransferred,thefileshallbehanded-overtothesuccessor,underaproperacknowledgement.
3.13.2.Theofficer/custodian,whocarriesthegoods,shallverifythedescription,conditionoftheseal,otherrelevantdetailstoensurethatthecorrectpackageistakenoutinrelationtotheseizure/casefile.
3.13.3.AMovementRegistershallbemaintainedbythecustodianforthispurposeintheformatgivenat Form-10.DuecareshouldbetakentoindicatethedetailsofsuchmovementsintheMovementRegisterbythecustodianoneachsuchoccasion;andheshallalsomakeacorrespondingentryintheRemarkscolumnintheValuablesRegister.
3.13.4.Theofficer,whocarriesthepackagestotheCourtoranyotherplace,shallbepresentatthetimeoftheiropeningandsubsequentsealing.
3.14. Inspection
3.14.1.QuarterlyInspectionofsuchseized/confiscatedValuablesstoredintheStrongRoom/Safeshallbecarriedout;andstockofallpackagestakenandconditionofeachpackagelyingthereshouldbeverifiedbytheCommitteeheadedbytheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeofValuablesGodownandproceedingsofsuchinspectionshallbedrawnandkeptinthefilemaintainedbytheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeofStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.
3.14.2.TheQuarterlyInspectionsshallbevideo-graphedandasoftcopyofsuchvideorecordingshallbekeptinasealedenvelopewiththeSystems Unit.
3.15. Record Keeping
3.15.1Allfiles/registers/recordsmustbekeptinthesafecustodyoftheSuperintendentofCustoms/CentralExcise/CGSTin-chargeoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.
3.15.2.TheDisposalSectionshallmaintainaMasterInstructionFilecontainingalltheinstructions
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onthestorageandthedisposalofseized/confiscatedgoodsissuedfromtime-to-time,alongwiththisManual. This is important for institutionalmemory. ThisMaster Instruction File should behanded-overtothesuccessorbythecustodianatthetimeofhanding-overthecharge.
3.16. Storage of ‘Goods Other-than-Valuables’
3.16.1.‘GoodsotherthanValuables’should,asfaraspossible,bekeptonracksandalmirahskepton sleepers. The goods should never be stored on the floor. The almirahs and racks should beseriallynumberedandthepartitionsinthealmirahsandracksshouldbelabeledalphabetically.Thealmirahsandracksshouldbesoarranged,andthepackagessosystematicallystored,withlocationentriesmadeinStockRegisterthatthereshouldbenodifficultyatanytimetocheckandlocatethepackages.ThekeysoftheGodowninwhichthegoodsarestored,shouldbekeptinthepersonalcustodyofthecustodian.Specialcareshouldbetakentopreventdamagetothegoodsbyrodentsandinsects.
3.16.2. Storage of conveyances and narcotics has been separately dealtwith inChapter 13 and Chapter 16respectively.
3.17. Other Important Instructions
3.17.1.Gold in all forms, including bullion, ingots, coins, ornaments and crude jewellery; andIndianandForeignCurrencyarecoveredunderNotificationNo.31/86-Cusdated05.02.1986,asamended,issuedunderSection110(1A)oftheCustomsAct,1962.Properrecord,includingentryintheValuablesRegister,mustbekeptonsuchoccasionswhentheactionunderSection110(1B)oftheCustomsAct,1962isinitiated.
3.17.2.Incaseofseizedcurrencyorbearernegotiableinstruments,asthecasemaybe,actionunderSection110(1B)oftheCustomsAct,1962shallbeinitiatedimmediatelyafterseizure,andaproperrecord,includingentryintheValuablesRegister,mustbekept.Thereafter,itshallimmediatelybedepositedwiththebankintheGovernmentAccount.Inthisregard,theSuperintendentin-chargeofStrongRoom/ValuablesGodownshallobtainaCertificatefromthebankregardingsuchdeposit,specifyingdenominationsofcurrencyandtheexchangerateprevailingonthedateofdeposit.
3.17.3.Atthetimeofdisposal,theValuablesshallbetakenupfordisposalbytheInventoryCommittee,soauthorized,bytheAdditional/JointCommissioner.AlltheproceedingsoftheopeningandtheinventoryshallbedoneundervideographyandthesoftcopyshallbekeptinthesafecustodyoftheSuperintendentin-chargeoftheStrongRoom/ValuablesGodown.Inthisregard,aregister for disposalofValuablesshallalsobemaintainedasgivenatForm-11.
3.17.4.Theofficersareadvisedtokeepthemselvesabreastwiththelegalprovisions,onthebasisofwhichdifferentprocedureshaveevolved.Incaseofanyrequirementforfurtherclarity,therelevantprovisionsoftheCustomAct,1962,andNotificationsissuedthereunder,maybereferred.Further,whereverrequired,requisitepermissionfromthecompetentauthoritiesmayalsobeobtained.
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3.17.5.AllthePrincipalChiefCommissioners/ChiefCommissionersshouldpaypersonalattentiontoensurethattheguidelines/safeguardsprescribedforcustody,accounting,disposaloftheseized/confiscatedgoods,includingValuables,areenforcedscrupulouslyintheirjurisdiction,soastoavoidany instances of loss, pilferage, damage, theft,misappropriation ormissing/ substitution of thegoods.
3.17.6.Copiesofalltheordersofadjudication/confiscation,appealandreviewshouldbeendorsedtotheCustodian.
3.17.7.The seized goods are required to be properly storedwith adequate security and for thispurpose, ifwarranted, should bemoved, at the earliest opportunity, to the headquarters of theDivision/Commissioneratewheresucharrangementsexist.
3.17.8.Whenever theseizedor thedetainedgoodsareordered tobe returned to theowner, thecustodianshould,aftersatisfyinghimselfthatallthepaymentsduetotheGovernmenthavebeenmadebytheowner,givedeliveryofthegoodsagainsttheowner’sendorsement,onthetriplicatecopyoftheinventorythatthepackageshavebeenreceivedwiththesealsintact.Incasetheownerwishestohaveopendelivery,thecustodianshouldcomplywiththerequestbutthepresenceoftheseizingordetainingofficershould,asfaraspossible,besecured.Iftheseizingordetainingofficerisnotavailable,thepresenceofaGazettedOfficershallbesecured.
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Form-2 (ReferPara3.1.1)
Inventory of goods detained/ seized (in quadruplicate in case of Sapurdgi and in triplicate otherwise)
1. Ownerofthegoods/Passenger:
a. Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………
b. Father’s/Spouse’sName:……………………………………………………………….
c. Occupation:………………………………………………………………………………………
d. Address:
i. HouseNumber:……………………………………………………………………
ii. Building/Premise:…………………………………………………………………
iii. Street:……………………………………………………….......................................
iv Locality:……………………………………………..................................................
v. City/District,State:……………………………............................................................…
vi. PinCode:…………………………………………………………………………………………
vii. Country:……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. ProofofIdentity:Passport/Other……………………………………………..………
3. Seizing/DetainingOfficer
i. Name:………………………………………………………………………………..…
ii. Designation:…………………………………………………………………………
4. Placeofseizure/detention:
i. HouseNumber:…………………………………………………………………………………
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ii. Building/Premise:………………………………………………………………..
iii. Street:…………………………………………………………………………………
iv. Locality:………………………………………………………………………..………
v. City/District,State:……………………………………………………………...
vi. PinCode……………………………………………………………………..…………
5. ProofofAddress:Passport/Other………………………………………………………
6. Dateofseizure(DD/MM/YYYY):………………………………………………………
7. SeizingUnit:……………………………………………………………………………………
8. CaseFileNo.:……………………………………………………………....……………………
9. WitnessNameandAddress:
(i) Witness–1
i. HouseNumber:…………………………………………………………………….
ii. Building/Premise:………………………………………………………………
iii. Street:……………………………………………………………………..……………
iv. Locality:……………………………………………………………...........................
v. City/District,State:…………………………………………...............................
vi. PinCode………………………………………..........................................................
(ii) Witness–2
i. HouseNumber:…………………………….........................................................
ii. Building/Premise:…………..................................................…………………
iii. Street:………………………………………….........................................................
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iv. Locality:……………………………………….........................................................
v. City/District,State:…………………………………..........................................
vi. PinCode…………………………………………………............................................
10. Detailsoftheseizedgoods,packagesanditscontents:
S.No. Details of thePackageContaining theGoods
Detailed Description oftheGoods
Quantity(inclearlydefinedunitswith--outanyscopefor
ambiguity)
CountryofOrigin,ifany
Total Estimated
Market Value
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. SignatureoftheOwner/Passenger:…………………………………………………
12. SignatureoftheSeizingOfficer:…………………………………………………….…
13. SignatureoftheWitness–1…………………………………………………………..…
14. SignatureoftheWitness–2…………………………………………………………..…
15. Aspecimenofthesealaffixedonthepackages
Received with seals intact. Entered in the Valuables Register vide entry no.……………………..dated……………………
SignatureoftheCustodian(Valuables)
Name:
Designation:
GuidelinesforfillingtheProforma
1. Thedetailsoftheitemsshouldbegivenpackage-wiseandasfaraspossible,foreachitem,thevalueandotherdetailsshouldbefurnished.
2. Conditionofthegoodsshouldalsobeindicatedandwhereveraccessoriesarenotavailable,thatfactalsoshouldbegiven.Thedetailsaboutaccessoriesbegivenintheremarkcolumn.
3. Incaseofmanufacturedgoods,theirmake,modelandserialnumbershouldalsobementionedintheinventory.
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4. As far as possible, goods of each category should be kept in a separate package, so thatcategory-wisethosepackagescanbedisposedoffirstthathaveaprescribedtime-limitforthemandtheremaininggoodscanbekeptseparately.
5. Preferably,thesignatureoftheownerandthemahazar(Panch)witnessesshouldbetakenonthepackage.Iftheownerisnotavailable,atleastmahazarwitness’ssignatureshouldbetaken.ThepackagesshouldbesealedwiththesealoftheSeizing/Detainingofficerandthesealoftheownerorhisauthorizedrepresentative,ifheisavailable,otherwisewiththatofaGazettedOfficer.
6. Asfaraspossible,thespecimenofthesealonthepackagesshouldalsobeincorporatedintheinventory.
7. TheinventoryshouldbepreparedinQuadruplicateifthegoodsaregoingtobehanded-overtoaSapurdigar,i.e.,personotherthantheDepartmentalGodownOfficerforstorage.Otherwise,theInventorycanbepreparedinTriplicate.TheOriginalwillbehandedovertotheOwner.TheDuplicatewillbekeptinthecasefile,theTriplicatewillremainwiththeCustodianandthequadruplicatewillbegiventotheSapurdigar(wheretheCustodianandtheWareHouseOfficeraredifferent).
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Form-3 (ReferPara3.3.8and3.6.3)
Stock Card
1. S.NointheSeized/DetainedGoodsRegister:………………………….
2. Dateofreceipt:……………………….
3. Nameoftheownerofthegoods,ifknown:………………………….
4. No.ofpackages:……………………..
5. Descriptionofgoods,quantityandvalue:…………………………….
6. HistoryofConsignment:……………………………………………..
(Here,enterthedateofcheckmadebytheofficer,dateofopeningseal,dateofauction,etc.)
ExampleformaintainingStockCard:IftherearefourpackagesdetainedunderaS.No./Ref.No.,theStockCardforeachpackageshouldindicatethepackageas¼,2/4,3/4or4/4,asapplicable.
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Form-4 (ReferPara3.4.1)
Stock Register for the Goods ‘other than Valuables’
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11S.No. Date of
Receipt
Bywhom
Deposited
Nature
of
Sealing
Custom
House/
Commiss
ionerate
CaseFileNo.
Whether
Inventory
(inpre-
-scribed
form)
accompa-
-niedthe
goods?
Nameof
Owner,if
known
No.of
Packages
Description of
goods
Quality Estimated
Value/
duty
Date of
preparation
of detailed
inventory
Nameof
Officers
Presentat
the time of
Preparing
Detailed
Inventory,
if
Necessary
Natureof
Sealing
(after
inventory
and
identifying
marks
given on
packages)
Where
Stored
ParticularsofRe-opening ReleaseoftheGoods
totheOwner
Date and
Time
ofRe-
opening
Namesof
Officers
Presentat
the Time
ofRe-
opening
How
Sealed
Where
Re-
stored
Date of
Release
(if so
ordered)
Name,
Address,
Phone
No.and
Signature
of the
Recipient12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Disposal by the Department
DateofRe-
opening for
Purposesof
Valuation
byJewellery
Expert
AuctionLot
No.&Other
Particulars
oftheLot
inwhich
included
Price
Fetched
at
Auction
Date of
Deliveryto
theBidder
at the
Auction
Signatureof
theRecipient
AmountPaidas
GodownRent
(receiptno.
and date to be
mentioned)
Signature
(withdate)
of the
Custodian
Remarks
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Form-5 (ReferPara3.4.1)
Stock Register for Valuables
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
S.
No.
Date of
Receipt
CaseFile
No.
Deposited
by:Name
and
Designation
of the
Officer
Name
and
Address
of the
Owner
No.of
Pack-
-ages
Whet-
her Accomp
aniedby
Inventory
(inpre-
-scribed
format)
Descrip-
tion of
Goods
Quantity
as per the
Inventory
Condition of
Sealing
Estimated
Value:
Duty:
Date of
Prepa-
-ration
ofInven-
-tory
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Nameof
Officers
Presentat
the time of
Preparing
Detailed
Inventory
Location
of
Storage
in the
Strong
Room
DateofRe-
opening/
Movement,
ifany
Order
Reference
forRe-
opening/
Movement
andEntry
No.inthe
Movement
Register
Details of
Proceedings
Drawnfor
Re-opening
FileNo.
Mode
of
Dispo-
-sal
Date of
Release/
Disposal
Names
of
Officers
Present
at the
time of
Release
of
Goods
Signature
ofRecip-
-ientwith
Nameand
Address,
Phoneno.
Entry
No.
in the
Disp-
-osal
Regist-
-er
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Form-6 (ReferPara3.5.2)
FormatoftheRegistershowingsuccessionofCustodianandSupervisoryOfficeroftheStrong Room/ Valuables Godown
FortheCustodian
S.No. NameandDesignation oftheOfficer
Date of Taking-Over
Date of Handing-Over
OrderReference
Counter-signofthe Immediate SeniorOfficer
FortheSupervisoryofficer(GazettedRank)
S.No. NameandDesignation oftheOfficer
Date of Taking-Over
Date of Handing-Over
OrderReference
Counter-signofthe Immediate SeniorOfficer
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Form-7 (ReferPara3.6.13)
List of Cases ‘Ripe for Disposal’ (in Triplicate)
From
TheOfficer-in-charge(DisposalUnit)
To
_______________
___________________Department
Theunder-mentionedcaseshavebecome‘ripefordisposal’.Kindlyindicatewithinaweekhereof,whetheryouhaveanyobjectiontothedisposal.Incasenoresponseisreceivedby___________,furthernecessaryactionfordisposalofthesegoodswouldbeproceededwith.
S.No. Disposal Unit
Registration No.
OriginalCaseFileNo.
No.ofPackages
Marks &Nos.
Description ofGoods
Weight Value Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Officer-in-charge(DisposalUnit)
Date:___________________
No objection to the disposal of the above mentioned.
Date____________ DEPARTMENT
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Form-8 (ReferPara3.7.1)
List of Cases in Which Period of Redemption and Appeal has Expired
From
The________________
_____________________Department
To
The Custodian
The goods mentioned hereunder have not been so-far redeemed within the prescribed periodandtheperiodforpreferringappealisalsoover.Necessarystepsmay,therefore,betakentotakepossessionofthesameandthereafter,todisposethemof.
S.
No.
C.H./
Commissionerate
CaseFileNo.
No.of
Packages
Marks
&Nos.
Weight(if
available)
Description
ofGoods
Value Category
ofGoods
Date of
Expiryof
Redemption
Period/
Appeal
Period
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(DeputyCommissioner/AssistantCommissioner/Superintendent
In-Charge_______________Department)
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Form-9 (ReferPara3.10.1)
Format of the Tamper proof paper label (TobeaffixedonthecontainerinwhichseizedValuablesarekeptandsealed)
CaseFileNumber:
DateandPlaceofSeizure:
PanchnamaDate:
Contents:
NameandSignatureoftheOwnerofthegoods,withdate:
Name,DesignationandSignatureoftheSeizingOfficer,withdate:
NameandSignatureoftheWitness–1,withdate:
NameandSignatureofWitness–2,withdate:
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Form-10 (ReferPara3.13.3)
Format for Valuables Movement Register
S.No. NameofDC/AC Authorizing
Movement
FileNo.
PurposeofTaking-OutoftheValuables
and the PlacetoWhichTaken
Name,Designation,
SignatureoftheOfficerTakingtheValuablesout
Date and Time of Taking the Valuablesout
GrossWeight
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Date and Time of Depositing
back of the Valuables
GrossWeight WhetherOpenedandRe-sealedandifso,
the Details Thereof
NameandSignatureof
the Custodian
NameandSignature
of the SupervisoryOfficer
Remarks
8 9 10 11 12 13
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Form-11 (ReferPara3.17.3)
Format for Register for Disposal of Valuables by the Department
DatefixedforInventoryfor
Disposal
Details of Disposal Orders
DateofRe-opening for the purpose
of valuationof Jewellery/Gold/
Valuables,etc.
Date of Disposal and
Place
Amount of SaleProceeds
Remarks
1 2 3 4 5 6
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4.1. Transfer of Charge
4.1.1. PropertransferofchargeofGodownsisessentialforproperaccountingofgoods.Atransferof charge, even temporary, should be supervised by the Superintendent (or Deputy/ AssistantCommissioner(DC/AC)incaseoftransferofchargeofValuables)andcloselymonitoredbytheDC/ACatDivision/SectionandtheAdditional/JointCommissionerin-chargeoftheGodownsattheHeadquarters/Commissioneratelevel.Propertransferofchargenotonlyaffordsagoodopportunityforstock-takingbutalsoobviatesanychanceofsubstitution,mis-appropriationandembezzlement.In the past, investigations of many cases of such lapses have failed to pin-point responsibility,primarily,becauseofimpropertransferofcharge.
4.1.2. Onlyexperiencedofficers,havingintegritybeyonddoubt,shallbeappointedascustodians.Thecustodians,soappointed,shouldnotbefrequentlychangedortransferredout.
4.1.3.Wheneveranycustodianoranyotherofficer in-chargeof theconfiscated/seizedgoods istransferred,thetransfershouldbesoarrangedthatthesuccessorisgivensufficienttimetotakechargeofthecompletestockofthegoodsafteraone-to-onecorrelationofgoodswiththerelevantRegisters.
4.1.4.Whereverthepackagesandsealsareintact,itshallnotbenecessarytoopenthepackagesandcounttheindividualarticles.Wheneversealedpackagesarefoundinopencondition,re-inventoryshallbedrawnbyfollowingtheprescribedprocedure.
4.1.5. AChargeReport shall bepreparedonly in a pre-authenticated register called ‘Register ofHanding-overandTaking-overofCharge’preparedintheformatgivenatForm-6 and not in loose sheetsorinanyotherform.ThisregistershallbepermanentrecordandallChargeReportsshallbepreparedonlyinthisregister.Separateregistersshallbemaintainedfordifferent‘StockRegisters’.SeparatepagesmaybeearmarkedfortransferofchargeofdifferentStockRegistersinthe‘RegisterofHanding-overandTaking-overofcharge’.
4.1.6. Theofficertaking-overchargeshallpointoutanydiscrepancies,etc.,intherelevantcolumnof the Charge Report by referring to the serial no. of the Stock Register. Actual details of suchdiscrepanciesshall,however,beenteredintheStockRegister.
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4.1.7. The officer taking-over the charge shall also take charge of all the Stock Registers andcorrespondingInventories.OncehesignstheRegisterofHanding-overandTaking-overofcharge,hewillbeconstruedtohavetaken-overallthegoodsinthewarehouseaswellasthecorrespondinginventoriesandStockRegisters.
4.1.8. TheofficertransferredfromWarehouse/ValuablesSectionshallsurrendertheDepartmentalsealsissuedtohimbeforehanding-overthechargeofthewarehousetotheofficertaking-overthecharge,underproperreceipt;andrecordofthesameshouldbekeptinthewarehouse.Locksofthemainentryshallbechangedperiodicallytopreventmisuseofduplicatekeys,ifany.CCTVcamerasshallbeinstalledatvulnerablepointsandshouldbeoperationalround-the-clock.TherecordingsoftheCCTVfootageshallbestoredinsuitablemediumtillthenextstockchallenge.
4.1.9. Aftereachtransferofcharge,theChargeReportshallbescrutinizedbytheDeputy/AssistantCommissioner in-chargeoftheDivision/SectionandtheAddl./ JointCommissioner in-chargeatheadquarters/Commissioneratelevel,whoshalltakecorrectivemeasuresonthepointsraisedanddiscrepanciesnoticedthereon,andputupanActionTakenReporttothePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner.
4.1.10.Wheneverthecustodianproceedsonlongleave,aregularsubstituteshallbepostedinhisplace, anda complete andproper transferof custodyof goods shall takeplace. Such transferofchargeshallalso figure intheRegisterofHanding-OverandTaking-overCharge.However,whenthecustodianproceedsonshortorcasual leave,or inanemergency, thecustodianshouldmakearrangementstoensurethatanyarticles,whichmayberequiredduringhisabsence,arehanded-overtoanotherofficeronproperreceipt,withtheapprovaloftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerconcerned.ThisofficershallalsoattendtoanyotherurgentorimportantworkrelatingtoGodownandwhen stockof goods is tobe accessedaspart of suchwork, it shall be sodoneonly in thepresenceof theDeputy/AssistantCommissioner in-charge.Full responsibility for theremaininggoodsshall,however,remainwiththecustodianhimself.
4.2. Periodic Stock Challenge, Stock-Taking, Inspections and Reports
4.2.1. Once every six months, a Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner nominated by the PrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerin-chargeforthepurpose,shallconductacompletestock-takingofall thepackagescontaining ‘articlesotherthanValuables’. Inordertoensurethatstock-taking isconductedregularly,thisexercisemaybeconductedinthemonthofJanuaryandJuly.Thereportonthestock-takingshouldbesubmittedinthefollowingmonthandtheactiononthereportshallbetakenimmediately,andinanycase,beforethenextstock-taking.
4.2.2. TheofficersverifyingthestockshallphysicallyverifythestockwithreferencetoInventoriesandStockRegisters,andalsowithreferencetoRegistersof‘Handing-overandTaking-overcharge’.
4.2.3. Theyshouldverifythesealsandsatisfythemselvesthatthesealsareintact.Ifthesealsare
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intact,itisnotnecessarytoopenthepackagesandverifycontents.However,ifthesealsareopen/broken,thereasonsthereofmaybeascertainedandcompleteinventoryofthegoodsmustbetaken.
4.2.4.Where substitution or pilferage is suspected, immediate action may be taken to verifythecontentsof thepackagesand in caseanydiscrepanciesare found, such further steps, asarewarranted,mustbetakenwithoutdelay.
4.2.5. The officer deputed for stock challenge, shall compulsorily inspect all the packages fordeteriorationofpackages/sealsandincaseanydeteriorationisnoticed,heshouldbringittotheknowledgeoftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheDisposalUnitforappropriateaction,toensurethatthepackagesremainunderpropersealandanyscopeofpilferageisruled-out.Theofficershallalso,particularly,scrutinizetherecordofdeteriorationofgoodsmaintainedbythecustodianandcheckwhethersuitableactionoutlinedinpara 3.6.5 of Chapter 3hasbeentakenbythecustodianand/orthesupervisingofficer.Ifnot,thesamemustbeurgentlytaken.
4.2.6. Suchofficershallscrutinizethe‘RegisterforHanding-overandTaking-overCharge’tocheck,ifpropertransferofchargehastakenplace&suggestimprovements,ifany.
4.2.7. Heshallexamine,whetherthechargeofindividualcustodiansiscompactandmanageable.
4.2.8. The officer shall critically examine and reportwhether the procedures prescribed in thisManual for storage and preservation of goods, especially Valuables, arms, narcotics drugs andpsychotropic substances, conveyances, etc., are being followed. Compliancewith the proceduressuchastheperiodicaloilingandgreasingofarmsshallbeensured.
4.2.9. Suchofficershallexamine,whetherall thestepsnecessary forexpeditiousdisposalof thegoodshavebeentaken.Heshallpreparealistofcases,whereinthedisposalhasbeenexcessivelydelayedandcallforaStatusReportfromtheparentdepartments.SuchStatusReportshallformpartofhisfinalreporttothePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner.
4.2.10.TheofficershallsubmitareportregardingthechecksconductedandresultsachievedtothePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerwithinaweekfromthedateofStockChallenge,coveringalltheabovepoints.SuchreportshouldbescrutinizedbythePrincipalCommissioners/Commissionersthemselvesandtheyshallensurethatappropriateremedialactionistakenimmediately.
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5.1. Un-claimed/ Un-cleared Cargo (UCC)
5.1.1. Section48oftheCustomsAct,1962dealswiththeUn-clearedCargo(UCC).Thecustodianisrequiredtopreparealistofcargolyingun-claimed/un-clearedinthebondedareaoftheCustomsStation, for more than 30 days from the date of arrival of such cargo in the Customs Station.Continuous interactionwith thecustodian is thekey toensure these listsarepreparedon time.Thereafter,theprocedurefordisposalofsuchcargowouldbeaslaiddownintheCBIC Circular No. 49/2018-Customs dated 03.12.2018.Further,theDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeofUCCattheCustomsStationshouldensurethataMonthlyStatementintheProformagivenatForm-12,issentbyallthecustodians.
5.1.2. Section 48 gives power to dispose of animals, perishable goods and hazardous goods atanytimewithpermissionoftheproperofficerandevenwithoutNotice.Forothergoods,Noticeis required tobegivenby thecustodian to the importer,asprescribed in theCBIC Circular No. 49/2018-Customs dated 03.12.2018.
5.1.3. Iftheimporterabandonsthegoodsbeforepassingof30daysoftheirimportoratanytimeafterissueofNotice,thecustodianshouldimmediatelytakefurtherstepsforthedisposalofsuchcargo.
5.1.4. Ifthegoodsremainunsoldandpassintothecategoryof‘landed-more-than-one-year-prior’,thenthecustodiancansell thesame following the independentprocedureasdetailed inPara 3 of CBIC Circular No. 50/2005-Cus. dated 01.02.2005,without any reference to Customs, andadjustingthenumberofauctions/tenderstowhichthelotwasalreadysubjectedto,againsttheprescribednumberoffoursuchauctions/tenders.However,evenforsuchgoods,therequisiteNOCfromtheCustomswillberequiredtobeobtainedbythecustodianaspertheprocedurelaiddownin the Circular No. 49/2018-Customs dated 03.12.2018.
5.1.5. Theprocedure laiddown in theCircular No. 49/2018-Customs dated 03.12.2018 shall beapplicabletocargowhichareunloadedataCustomsStation,afterbeingbroughtfromoutsideIndia,onorafter01.04.2018andwhichfallinthecategoryof“un-claimed/un-cleared”intermsofSection 48 of the Customs Act, 1962.ItwouldalsobeapplicabletoallUn-claimed/Un-clearedgoods brought from outside India before 01.04.2018 (un-claimed/ un-cleared for a period not-exceeding-one-year)inrespectofwhich:
Special Provisionsfor Un-Claimed/ Un-Cleared Cargo, Mis-Handled Baggage And Time Expired Bonded Goods
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i. Auctionprocesshasnotstartedyet;or
ii. ListofcargoproposedforauctionhasbeensenttoCustomsbythecustodianbutCustomshasnotyetprovidedthenecessaryinformationasreferredinPara 3(i) and 3(iv) of the Circular No. 49/2018-Customs dated 03.12.2018.
5.1.6. Briefly,theprocedurefordisposalofun-claimed/unclearedcargolyingwiththecustodians,aslaiddowninCircular No. 49/2018-Customs dated 03.12.2018,isasbelow:
i. ThecustodianoftheCustomsStationshallpreparealistofcargolyingun-claimed/un-clearedinthebonded-areaoftheCustomsStationformorethan30daysfromthedateofarrivalofsuchcargointheCustomsStation,andsendthelisttothejurisdictionalPrincipalCommissioner/ Commissioner of Customs. The list shall contain complete particulars,suchasBillofLading/AirwayBillnumber&date,Containernumber,descriptionofgoods,weight,nameoftheconsignee/consignor,etc.Thecustodianshall,simultaneously,updatethelistwithimporter’snameandaddress.Incaseswheretheaddressoftheimporterisnotmentioned in the IGMmessage fromICEGATE, thecustodianshallsendaNotice totheShipping line toprovideaddressof the importer/ consigneewithinoneweek.TheJurisdictionalPrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerofeachCustomsStationshallissueinstructions to theofficersandstaff toensure thatdetailsofall thegoods/shipments,whichareputonholdforinvestigationorotherwisebyDRI/Preventive/SIIBoranyotheragency, are furnished to theDisposalBranchof theCustomsStationand thecustodianimmediately,underproperreceiptandacknowledgement.ThiswillensurethattheDisposalBranchand the custodianare, at all times, awareof thegoods/ shipments/ containersforwhich‘NoObjectionCertificate’fromtheconcernedagencywouldberequiredbeforeinitiatingthedisposalprocess.
ii. From the said list, theCustoms shall segregate shipmentswhich aredisputed/ stayed,shipmentsrequiredtoberetainedforinvestigation/Adjudication/courtprocedure,etc.TheCustomsshall also segregate shipments containingmotorvehiclesorothergoods,requiring License/ Permission/ Certification from Director General of Foreign Trade(DGFT)oranyotherDepartment.TheCustomsshould furnish to thecustodian,within10daysofthereceiptofthesaidlist,thedetailsofshipmentsnottobeincludedintheauctionprocess.TheCustomsshallalsochoose10%shipmentsfromthelistofshipmentssegregated for inclusion for the auction process, forwhich detailed inventory shall bemadeintheirpresenceforsamplecheck.Thisshouldbeconveyedtothecustodian,alongwiththelistofShipments/Containerswhicharerequiredtoberetained.
iii. BasedontheintimationreceivedfromtheCustoms,thecustodianshallissueaNoticetothe importer under Section 48oftheCustomsAct,1962,advisinghimtoclearthegoodswithin10daysfromthedateofissueoftheNotice,failingwhichthegoodswouldbeplacedinpublicauction.NoticeshallbesenttotheimporterontheaddressasgivenintheIGM
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messageavailablewiththecustodian,ortheaddressascertainedfromtheShippinglines.Further,acopyof thisNotice issuedtothe importer,shallalsobeaffixedontheNoticeBoardoftheCustomsStation.
iv. Thecustodian, in thenext20days,shallprepareadetailed inventoryof theshipmentswhicharenotrequiredtoberetainedbytheCustomsforanypurpose.Indoingso,theyshallassociatetheCustomsin10%oftheconsignments,forwhichtheCustomshasalreadyintimatedthatinventoryhastobedrawnintheirpresenceforsamplecheck.
v. Within7daysofdrawingupofinventory,thecustodianshallapproachthejurisdictionalCustoms authorities, along with the said inventory, seeking ‘No Objection Certificate’(NOC) in respectof all consignments/containerswhichare tobe takenup forauctionthroughthee-auction/tender. Theinventoryshouldhaveadetaileddescriptionoftheitems,toenableCustomstoeasilyidentifytheregulatoryrequirementsinrespectoftheconsignmentsmentionedthereinanditshallclearlyindicatevariationinthedescriptionofgoodswithrespecttothedescriptionofgoodsmentionedinthelistalreadyforwardedtotheCustoms.
vi. TheCustomsshallexaminethelist,andwithin15daysofreceiptofsuchrequest,intimatetothecustodian,detailsofthelistedshipmentswhichcanstraightawaybetakenupforauction,astheydonotrequireanyregulatoryclearances(NOCfromFSSAI,DrugController,Bureauof IndiaStandards(BIS),etc.),ordonotneedanychemicalanalysis to identifythe contents and fitness for consumption/ usage. The consignments, for which suchunconditionalNOCsareissuedbytheCustoms,shallbetakenupforauctionbye-auctionthroughMSTCtoensuremaximumoutreachandparticipation.Inordertoensurequickandregularturnover,theconcernedcustodianshallattempttohold,atleastoneauctioneverymonth.IncasethelistisincompleteanddoesnothavethecompletedetailsfortheCustomstoclearlypinpointtheregulatoryrequirements,theCustomsshallindicatethedeficienciesinthelist,withinthisperiodof15days.
vii. In case regulatory clearances from agencies other-than-Customs are required, such asNOCfromFSSAI,DrugController,BIS,etc.,orsamplesof theconsignmentarerequiredtobe chemicallyanalyzed to identify the contentsand fitness for consumption/usage,the Customs shall identify such requirement and intimate to the concerned custodianwithin15daysofthereceiptofthecompletelist.Thecustodianwill,then,approachthejurisdictionalCustomsofficer for assistance inobtaining the said regulatory clearance.If,inthisprocess,chemicalanalysisisrequired,theCustomsshalldrawthesamplesandforwardthesametotherespectiveagencyfortesting.Therequiredtestingfeesorsuchotherchargesrequiredtobepaidtotheconcernedagency,shallbepaiddirectlybytheconcernedcustodiantothesaidagency.TheconcernedtestingagencywillberequiredtosubmittheTestReportswithin15daysofreceiptofthesamples.
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viii. NOC for such consignments shall be issued by the Customs only after receipt of therequiredclearance/resultofchemicalanalysisfromtheconcernedagency,withoutwhichtheconcernedcustodianshallnotputthesaidconsignmentforauction.
ix. In case the result of chemical analysis, or report from FSSAI, Drug Controller, PlantQuarantine,etc.,indicatethatthesampleisnotfitforconsumption/usage,theCustomsshall inform the custodian about the need for destruction of the same and the custodian shall arrangetodestroythesameattheirexpense,afterobtainingtherequisiteenvironmentalandotherclearancesasperlaw.ThedateoftheproposeddestructionshallbeintimatedtotheCustomsatleast15daysinadvance,toenabletherepresentativeoftheCustomstowitnessthesame,shouldtheneedforthesamebefelt.
x. Thevalueoftheshipment/lotincludedintheAuctionListshallbefixedinnext7daysbyapaneloftheGovernment-approvedValuersappointedbythecustodian,whichshallincludeanexpertontheproductline,withoutinvolvementofthelocalCustomsauthorities.Thevalueassessedby theApproved-Valuerappointedby the custodian, shall form the“ReservePrice”.
xi. Thecustodianshallfixadateimmediatelyafterassessmentofvalueofsuchshipment/lot,forholdingtheauction/tenderandcommunicatethatdatetothejurisdictionalPrincipalCommissioner/ Commissioner and the Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner, DisposalBranchof theCustomsStation.TheDeputy/AssistantCommissionershallnominate, iffeltnecessary,anofficernotbelowtherankofSuperintendent/Appraisertowitnesstheauction/ tender.TheCustomsshallnotwithdrawany consignmentat the lastmomentfromtheauction/tender,exceptwiththewrittenapprovalofthejurisdictionalPrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner.
xii. Theshipment/lotinrespectofwhichNOChasbeengivenbytheCustomsshallbetakenupforauction.Allbidsofvalueequaltoormorethanthereserveprice,orthoseupto5%lessthanthereserveprice,shallbetreatedassuccessfulbidsforsaleofthegoods.Remainingshipments/lotsofthelist,shallagainbetakenupforthesecondauctionagainstthesameReservePrice.Theshipmentsorlots, forwhichbidsarenotreceiveduptotheReservePrice,shallagainbetakenupforthethirdauctionagainstthesameReservePrice.Theshipments/lots,inrespectofwhichthreeunsuccessfulauctionshavealreadytakenplace,shallbeconsideredforthefourthauctionagainstthesameReservePriceasfixedbeforethefirstauctionofsuchshipments/lots.However,inthefourthauction,suchshipments/lotsaretobenecessarilysoldforthehighestbid,regardlessoftheReservePricefixed.Intheeventoftheshipments/lotsnotbeingdisposedofinthefirstauction,subsequentauction/tendershouldbeconductedinatime-boundmannerandsuchshipments/lotsshouldbetakenupinthenextauction.Custodianshallfurnishshipment/lot-wisebidsreceivedinrespectofeachauctiontothejurisdictionalPrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerforapproval.
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xiii.Afterthesuccessfulbidderhasbeeninformedabouttheresultoftheauction,aconsolidatedBillofEntry,‘buyer-wise’willbefiledwiththeCustomsintheprescribedformatbythecustodian for clearance of the goods as per Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962, read with Un-cleared Goods (Bill of Entry) Regulations, 1972 (Regulation 2 & 3).
xiv. TheproperofficerofCustomsshallassessthegoodstodutyinaccordancewiththeextantlaw,within15daysoffilingoftheBillofEntryandafterassessment,informtheamountofdutypayabletotheconcernedcustodian.
xv. Theauctionedgoodsshallbehanded-overtothesuccessfulbidderafterassessmentandtheout-of-chargeordersgivenbytheproperofficer,onpaymentofdues.
xvi. Thesaleproceedsoftheauctionshallbedisbursed,asperSection150oftheCustomsAct,1962.
xvii.Incasetheentireprocessofauctionisnotconcludedwithin180daysofthecommencementof auction, the custodian shall inform the bidder about further extended time, whichmay be required to conclude the auction process. Wherever, the bidder indicates hisunwillingnesstowaitfurther,hissuccessfulbidwillbecancelledandtheearnestmoney,ifany,depositedwiththecustodianbythebidder,willbereturnedtothebidderunderintimationtotheCustoms.Otherwise,theauctionprocessshallbeconcludedwithintheextendedtimeconveyedtothebidder.
xviii. Wherever,anyamountofearnestmoneyisdepositedbythebidderwiththecustodian,thesameshallberefundedtothebidderwithinoneweekofannouncementofauctionresults,wherethebidfailsintheauction.
5.1.7. Inthecaseofunclaimed/unclearedhazardouswaste,theproceduregiveninChapter 17 in para 17.3 shallbefollowedfordisposal.
5.2. Mis-handled Baggage (MHB)
5.2.1. OncetheMHBisfoundtobeabandonedandtobetakenupfordisposal,aninventoryshouldbedrawnupbytheofficerin-chargeoftheMHBinthepresenceofaGazettedofficer.Whilepreparingtheinventory,theperishableitemsshouldbeclearlyidentified,sothatthesamecanbetakenupfordisposalwithoutdelay.
5.2.2. Specific approval for opening the packages and drawing inventory of each lot, shouldbeobtained from theAdditional/ JointCommissioner in-chargewho shall nominateoneor twoGazettedofficer(s)forthepurpose,whoshallalsosigntheinventory.
5.2.3. Thefirst-and-foremosttaskoftheGazettedofficerso-nominatedandofficerin-chargeofMHB,istocertifytheweightofthepackage.Ifthereisanydiscrepancybetweentheactualweightandthe
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recordedweight,heshallimmediatelybringittothenoticeoftheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-charge.Inventoryshallbedoneinhispresence.
5.2.4. Afterpreparingthecompleteinventory,thebaggageshouldbesealedwiththeseal(s)oftheofficer(s)presentandtheirspecimensealaffixedonthemarginoftheinventory.AlltheprecautionsforpreparingInventoryofdetained/seizedgoods,asoutlinedatpara3.1 of Chapter 3shallmutatis-mutandis,applyinrespectofthesegoodsalso.
5.3. Time-Expired Bonds/ Goods
5.3.1. Section 72 of the Customs Act, 1962empowerstheProperOfficertosellthebondedgoods,whichhavenotbeenclearedby theowneronpaymentofdutywithin the time limitprescribedthereinorwithintheextendedtimelimit,asthecasemaybe,torecoverthedutyleviableonthegoods.Section72alsorequirestheProperOfficertoissueaNoticedemandingthefullamountofduty,togetherwithpenalties,rent,interestandotherchargespayableaftertheexpiryofthetime-limit,beforedetainingandsellingthegoods.AsinthecaseoftheUCC,MonthlyStatementhastobepreparedintheProformagivenatForm-13bytheDeputy/AssistantCommissionerin-chargeoftheBondedWarehouse(s)givingthedetailsoftheTime-ExpiredBondedgoodsandforwardedtotheDC/AC(Disposal)forinitiatingactionfordisposal.Inthiscasealso,theDC/AC(Bond)willensurethattheCategoriesofthegoodsareclearlymarked,sothatpriorityforthedisposalcanbeaccordinglygiven.Thegoods,afterbeingtaken-over,shallbehanded-overtotheDisposalunitfordisposal.
5.3.2. TheDisposalUnitshallmaintainaseparateregisterintheProformagivenatForm-14.
5.3.3. Assoonasthegoodsaredisposedof,thedetailsofsaleproceedsrealizedshallbecommunicatedtotheDC/AC(Bond),whoshouldtakeactionforapportionmentofthesameintermsofSection 150 of the Customs Act, 1962.
5.4. Goods Detained Under Section 142
Goods detained under Section 142 of the Customs Act, 1962 shall also be inventoried in theproforma given at Form-2. These goods, after giving a Notice to the concerned person(s) fromwhosepossession/controlthegoodsweredetained,maybedisposedofafter30daysofdetention,preferablybymethodsgivenunderChapters 7 and 8.Thesaleproceedsshallbeapportioned as per Section 150.
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Form-12 (ReferPara5.1.1)
Monthly Report to be Given by the Custodians in respect of Perishable/ Hazardous/ Others Goods
1. Serialnumber
2. IGMNo.&date
3. LineNo.andSub-lineNo.
4. BillofEntryNo.,ifany,anddate
5. NameoftheImporter
6. NameoftheSteamerAgent
7. NameoftheCHA(ifBillofEntryhasbeenfiled)
8. Descriptionofthegoods
9. Quantity
10. DateofissueofthefirstNotice
11. DateofissueofthesecondNotice
12. Dateofintimationtothedepartmentfordisposal
13. Remarks
/BYR.P.A.D.//
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Form-13 (ReferPara5.3.1)
MonthlyReporttobeSubmittedbytheBondOfficer/DC/AC(Bond)
1. Serialnumber
2. BondRegisterNo.
3. Into-BondBillofEntryNo.anddate
4. BillofEntrydate
5. NameoftheImporter/Consignee/Consignor/
6. NameoftheCHA
7. Descriptionofthegoods
8. QuantityandWeightoftheconsignment/shipment
9. ValuedeclaredasperBillofEntry
10. DateofissueofthefirstDemandNotice
11. DateofissueofthesecondNotice/final
12. Dateoftaking-overthegoods
13. Remarks
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Form-14 (ReferPara5.3.2)
Time-Expired Bond Register
S. No.
TEBNo./
Date of Receipt
BondReference
No.
Importer’s Name&Address
Description oftheGoods/No.ofPkgs.
Valueof the Goods
Dutyon the Goods
Date of the Receiptof
the Disposal Order
SaleProceeds
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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6.1. OnevitalaspectofspeedydisposalofthegoodsistherealisticfixationofRetailPriceincaseofDirectSaleandReserve/FairPriceincaseofsalethroughAuction/Tender.Thesuccessofdisposalof goodswouldbe greatlydependentupon fixationof fair value, keeping into consideration theconditionofgoods,prevailingmarketprice, technologyused in thegoods, levelofobsolescence,methodofstore-keeping,widerpublicityforauctionofthegoods,thetime-gapbetweentheseizingdateanddisposaldate,etc.
6.2. Normally,theseizurevalueistakenasthe‘BookValue’.AsthisBookValueofthegoodswouldserveasareferenceforthepurposeofvaluation,itsrealisticfixationwithreferencetotheprevailingwholesalemarketpricesisveryimportant.Therefore,tendencytoinflatethevalueofthegoodsatthetimeofseizureshouldbediscouraged.Further,hugedifferenceintheBookValueandtheactualsaleproceedscanleadtoauditobjections.Moreover,whentheseizedgoodsareultimatelyorderedto be restored to the owner of the goods after the same have been disposed of, vast differencebetweentheBook-Valueandtheactualsaleproceedscanleadtolitigation.ForascertainingtheBook-Value,thewholesalepricecanbeascertainedthroughcommoditypricespublishedinthebusinessdailies,internetandtheprevailingpricesinnearbymarkets.Theactualsalepriceofsimilarseized/confiscatedgoodssoldthroughretailshops,etc.,canalsobekeptinview.
6.3. Valuation Committee
6.3.1. ThevaluefixedfordirectsaleshallbeasfixedbytheJointPricingCommittee(JPC)formedby the jurisdictional Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner. The JPC shall have the followingcomposition:
i. Additional/JointCommissionerin-chargeofDisposal
ii. Deputy/AssistantCommissioner(DC/AC)in-chargeofDisposal
iii. Superintendentin-chargeofDisposal
iv. AnyotherDeputy/AssistantCommissioner
v. AnyotherSuperintendent
6.3.2.Toensurethattheitemswhichhavebecome‘ripefordisposal’aredisposedofexpeditiously,itshallbetheresponsibilityoftheAdditional/JointCommissionerin-chargeofDisposaltoensurethat the Joint Pricing Committeemeetsasfrequentlyasnecessary.
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6.3.3. TheDC/AC(Disposal)shallprepareaconsiderationlistofitemstobevaluedfordisposal,forplacingbeforetheJPCintheProformagivenatForm-15.Thecolumn4,i.e.,‘theconditionoftheitem’shouldbeinvariablyfilled-upandwhereverapplicable,followingdetailsshouldbespecified:
i. Brandnameandcountryoforigin/manufacture.
ii. Whetherinoriginalpackingornot.
iii. WhethertheManual(s)is(are)available.
iv. Whetheraccessoriesareavailableandifnot,detailsofaccessories‘notavailable’.
v. TheyearofreleaseoftheModelbytheManufacturerinthemarket.
vi. WhethertheModelisobsoleteorstillavailableintheMarket.
vii. Whethertheitemwasfoundtobeoldandused.
viii. Whethertheitemsareinworkingcondition.Ifthereareanumberofitemsinonebatch,thenumberofitemswhicharenotinworkingconditionshallbegiven.Wherethegoodsarenotinworkingcondition,whethertheitemcanberepairedornot,maybementioned;iftheDC/ACisnotsureoftheworkingcondition,specificmentioncanbemadetothiseffect.
6.3.4. The JPC shall determine the ‘Fair Price’ of the goods to be disposed of throughauction-cum-tender:
i. ‘Fairprice’ for thepurposeofauctionshouldbe thebestpriceatwhich thegoodscanbesoldundernormalconditionsandshouldbesomewhatlowerthanthepriceatwhichgoodsofthesamekindandinthesameconditioncouldbesoldbythepurchaserinthewholesalemarket,thedifferencerepresentingtheprofitwhichthebuyerattheauctionexpectstomakeand/orthemargintocoverhimagainsttheriskofpossibleloss.
ii. The ‘FairPrice’shouldbefixedbyascertainingtheprobablepriceofsuchgoods inthewholesalemarket,andsubtractingfromitadiscountrepresentingtheprofitofthebuyerattheauction-cum-tender.Thisdiscount(varyingaccordingtothenatureofthegoods)maybe5%to10%morethantheestimatedprofitwhichthebuyerattheauction-cum-tendercanreasonablyexpecttomakeonre-sale,theincreasebeingtheincentivetotheprospectivebuyerattheauction.Therefore,ifanitemcanfetchRs.100inthewholesalemarket,andthemarginofprofitisRs.20,thenthediscountmaybefixedat25%to30%,andthe‘fairprice’wouldbeRs.75orRs.70.
iii. Apart fromprofitmargins and discounts allowed,while fixation of ‘Fair Price’, furtherdiscountsbasedonthefollowingfactorsmaybeallowed,dependinguponthenatureofcircumstances:
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a. Sizeofconsignment;
b. Conditionofgoods;Factorsasmentionedatpara 6.3.3 canbetakenintoaccount;and
c. Nowarrantybeingattachedtothegoods.
iv. TheBookValueofthegoodsshallhavenobearingonthe‘FairPrice’.TheCIFvalueandapplicablerateofdutyshouldfindaplaceinthevaluationfileonlytoserveasacomparisonwith the ‘Fair Price’ arrived at, with reference solely to the wholesale market price.Further,suchacomparisonshallbevalidonlyinrespectofgoodswhichhave‘landeduptooneyearbeforethedateonwhichtheyarevaluedforpurposesofdisposal’.Inrespectofgoodswhichhavelandedbeforeoneyearfromthedateonwhichtheyarebeingvaluedforpurposesofdisposal,theBookValueshallnotbeusedevenasatoolforcomparisonwiththe‘FairPrice’determined,withreferencetothewholesalemarket.
v. The‘FairPrice’arrivedinthemannerdescribedaboveshallbethe‘ReservePrice’.
vi. Toensuresecrecy,theJPCPriceSheetshouldbekeptsealedwiththeDC/ACin-chargeofDisposal,whoisin-chargeofauction.
6.3.5 AsdepartmentalofficersmaynotpossesstheexpertisetoassessthetechnicalparametersandarriveataFairPricethatislikelytobeacceptedbypotential/prospectivebuyers,technicalexperts,IncomeTaxRegisteredValuersandCharteredEngineers,etc.,shouldbeactivelyassociatedinthefixationofpriceofthegoodsbytheJPC.Accordingly,forvaluationofmachinery,theassistanceoforganizationslistedintheForeignTradePolicycanbetakenandforvaluationofmotorvehicles,theassistanceofAutomobileAssociationsortheMotorVehicleDepartmentofthelocalStateGovernmentcanbetaken.Inallcases,theiropinionswouldonlybe,inthenatureofrecommendationsandshouldbeapplied,takingintoaccountthefactsandcircumstancesofeachconsignment.TheJointPricingCommittee(JPC)wouldtaketheirrecommendationsintoaccountandfixtheprice.TheProformafor preparing the details of goods for the purpose of valuation is given at Form-16.
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Form-15 (ReferPara6.3.3)
Consideration List
S.No.
EntryNo.
Date of Seizure/Import
Condition of the Item
UnitofQuantity
Code
JPC,etc.Price, if
Available
WhetheranyChangeinJPCPriceis
WarrantedandifYes,why?
PriceAscertained
in the Market,
including GST,ifnoJPCpriceisAvailable
Priceper UnitFixedbythe
Committee
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Form - 16 (ReferPara6.3.5)
Proforma for Examination and Valuation
1. NameoftheCFS:2. LotNo.:3. NameoftheVessel:4. IGMNo.:5. LineNo.:6. Importer’sName&Address: 7. CHA’sName&Address:8. Pendingsince:9. DateofissueofFinalNoticeu/s48oftheCustomsAct,1962:10. Marks&Nos.:11. No.ofpackages(LCLContainers)/(Container’sparticulars)incaseofFCL,consignmentsas
perManifest:12. Quantitydeclared:13. GrossWeight:14. NetWeight:15. Quantityineachpackage:16. Totalquantity&weightavailableonthedayofinspection: (a)Detaileddescriptionofthegoods: (b)Brand/CountryofOrigin: (c)Specificationofthegoods: (d)ResidualShelf-lifeavailable (e)Conditionofpacking: (f)Ifpackingisnotintact,whetherthegoodsgotdamaged? Ifso,theextentofdamage: (g)Actualconditionofthegoods:17. ValueasperB/E,Invoice,etc.:18. Goodsrestrictedforimportornot(CTH):19. Duty(Presentrateapplicable):20. Totallandingcost:21. DetailsofMarketEnquiry:22. ReservePriceproposed
[Note:Shelf-lifehastobementionedwhereverapplicable.TestReport,ifany,hastobeattached.]
Signature:Address:
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7.1. Disposal Methods
7.1.1. Thereisawidevarietyofgoods,varyingintype,brand,age,etc.,lyingwiththeDepartment.Thegoodsandtheirstock,etc.,varyfromplace-to-placeandtime-to-time.Therefore,nostandardizedmethod or approach of disposal can encompass all the peculiarities of the goods kept at different placesthroughoutthecountry,atalltimesandunderallthecircumstances.
7.1.2. Themannerofdisposalofthegoodsmayvaryonthebasisofthetypeofgoods,lots,quantity,condition, quality, etc., and also from time-to-time. However, there are threemajormethods ofdisposal,namely,E-auctionorauctionthroughinternet,publicauction-cum-tender,anddirectsale.Whilethespecificandthegeneralguidelinesarenodoubtimportant,yetofficersresponsiblefordisposal,especially,thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionermustexercisetheirbestjudgment,discretionand initiative toadoptanyof thesemethods fordisposal,withsuitablemodifications,asdemandedinanygivensituation.Forexample,itmaymakemoreeconomicsensetodisposeofpromptlyatevenalowerpriceofferedforanitemwhichoccupieshugespaceandforwhichtherentpayablemayneutralizeanyhighervaluerealizedatalaterdate.
7.2. Auction
7.2.1. Auctionsalesarethepeculiartypeofsaleofthegoods.Thewayandthemethodofauctionsalesaredifferentfromthoseofordinarysales.AsperSection 64 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930,inanauctionsale,thesaleiscompletewhentheauctioneerannouncesitbythefallofthehammeroranyothercustomarymanner.Untilthatisdone,abiddercanretracthisoffer.Abidderisalsoatlibertytowithdrawhisbidatanytime,beforeitisacceptedfinallybytheauctioneer.Thebidismerelyanoffer,anditbecomes,irrevocableonly,when,itsacceptanceisannouncedbytheauctioneer.Inshort,thebiddercanretracthisbidtillthehammerfallsoruntilasimilarannouncementismade.Whenthegoodsaresoldinlots,eachlotisprima-faciedeemedtobethesubjectofaseparateContractofSale.Arighttobid,maybereservedexpresslyby,oronbehalfof, theseller,andif it isnotsoexpresslyreserved,itisunlawfulforthesellertobid,eitherhimselfofthroughanyperson.ThesalemaybenotifiedtobesubjecttotheReservedorupsetPrice.
7.2.2. Whenanauctioneersellsthegoods,heimpliedlyundertakesthefollowingfourobligations:
i. Hewarrantshisauthoritytosell.
ii. Hewarrantsthatheknowsofnodefectinhisprincipal’stitle.
iii. Heundertakestogivepossessionagainstthepricepaidintobuyer’shands,and
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iv. Heundertakesthatsuchpossessionwillnotbedisturbedbyhisprincipalorhimself.
7.2.3. Auctionsmust be held periodically by the Commissionerates for disposal of the ‘ripe fordisposal’ goods. The periodicity of the auctions shall be decided by the jurisdictional PrincipalCommissioners/Commissionersbasedonthequantumofgoodsavailableforauction.ThefollowingGuidelines/proceduresshallbefollowedforsalethroughauction.
7.2.4. For thepurposeof anAuction, anAuctionCommittee consistingof theDeputy/AssistantCommissioner (Disposal), one Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner nominated by the concernedPrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerandtheSuperintendent(Disposal)shouldbeconstituted.WhereveritisnotpracticabletoformanAuctionCommitteewithoneormoreDeputy/AssistantCommissioner,thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionermayinhisdiscretion,formaCommitteeconsistingofspecifiedclassesofofficers,lowerinranktothatoftheAssistantCommissioner.ThePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,may,similarly,designatetheofficersforconductingvariousitemsofwork connected to anauction.TheAuctionCommittee, at theveryoutset,mustdecideaboutthefollowingissues:
i. LotstobeincludedintheAuction;
ii. ThetimeanddateofAuction;
iii. Thenatureofpublicitytobegiven;
iv. Recommending the appointment of auctioneer and the Terms & Conditions of his appointment;and
v. DraftingtheconditionsofsalethroughAuction.
7.2.5. The Auction Committee may also recommend cases to the Principal Commissioner/Commissionerfordisposalofgoodsbytender-cum-auction,bytenderoranyothermodeofdisposal,wheresuchgoodshavenotfetchedorareunlikelytofetchthe‘fairprice’attheauction.ThePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionershall,accordingly,decidethesematters.TheDepartmentwillbeatlibertytoofferanygoodsforsalebyauction-cum-tender,ortenderorbyprivatetreatyoranyothermeans,‘otherthananauction’,wheneverdeemedfittodoso.
7.2.6. Forthepurposeofsaleofgoodsbywayofauction,thePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerisrequiredtoappointanAuctioneer.TheAgreementofAppointmentshallinitiallyremaininforceforaperiodofoneyear,whichcanbereviewed&renewedthereafter.
7.2.7. ThedutiesofanAuctioneerare,inter-alia,asfollows:
i. TopreparedraftAuctionNoticeinconsultationwiththeAuctionCommitteeforapprovalofthePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner.
ii. Togivewidepublicity in respectof the goods tobe auctionedathis cost, in at least twoleadingEnglishnewspapersorHindinewspapers&twovernacularnewspapers.
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iii. Toputupthegoodsforsaleinsuchlots,asapprovedbytheAuctionCommittee.
iv. Toarrangeforexaminationofthelot(s)bytheprospectivebiddersbeforethedatefixedforauction,oncomplianceofsuchTerms&Conditions,asmaybespecified.
v. Toconductauction,inthemannerandasperconditionslaiddownbytheAuctionCommittee;andtoannounceandpublishallsuchconditionsathisowncost.
vi. TocollectandimmediatelydeposittheamountofEarnestMoneyandalsoanyotheramountsrealizedorcollectedonthedayofAuction,withtheDepartment,failingwhich,heshalldepositthefullamountwithin24hoursoftheauctionwiththeDepartment.Thiswouldbe,withoutprejudicetoanyotherremedytheDepartmenthas,onaccountofsuchbreachagainsthim.
vii. Tocancelabidforthwith,ifthebidderfailstopaytheearnestmoneyandre-auctionthelot/lots.
viii. Tocollectthebalanceamountofthebidfromthebidderwithinthetimeprescribedfromthedateofauctionorwithinsuchextendedtime,byCash/Draft,asmaybespecifiedbytheAuctionCommitteeanddepositthesamewiththeDepartment.
ix. Toimmediatelycommunicatetothesuccessfulbidder,thedecisionoffinalacceptanceoftheprovisionallyacceptedbids.
x. Toprepareintriplicate,theSaleSheetintheformatgivenatForm-17whichshallbesignedimmediatelyafterthesale,bothbytheAuctioneerandtheSupervisingofficer.
xi. TosendonecopyofthesignedSaleSheettotheCustomsWarehouseSuperintendentandtheothercopytotheChiefAccountsOfficer.
xii. Toprepare,intriplicate,aFinalSaleAccountoncompletionofauctionintheformgivenatForm-18 withinthreeworkingdays,showingtheproceedsrealizedandtosubmitacopythereoftotheofficersupervisingtheauctionsaleandtotheChiefAccountsOfficer.
xiii. Tosubmitaseparatebill,induplicate,forhisCommission.HeshallnotdeducthischargesfromthecollectionsonaccountofAuction.
xiv. TheAuctioneerortheirstaffshouldnot,directlyorindirectlybidfororpurchaseanylotattheauction,exceptwiththepriorpermissionoftheDepartmentinwriting.
7.2.8. TheNoticeissuedbytheAuctioneermuststipulatethattheofficersupervisingtheauctionreservestohimselftherightoffixing‘ReservePrice’forthegoods,putupforsalethroughauctionandofwithdrawingpartorwholeofthegoodsfromtheauction,ifconsiderednecessarybyhim,withoutassigninganyreason.
7.2.9. TheAuctioneershallconducttheauctionsattheGodownsownedorhiredbytheDepartment.
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TheAuctioneerwillnotbeentitledtogetfromtheGovernmentanyconveyancecharges,etc.,incurredinconnectionwith the transportof their staff, even ifpropertyorgoodsarestoredatGodownssituatedoutsidetheCustomHouseorplaceofauction.
7.2.10. Onlyonthecompletionofasaleandthecollectionofentiresaleproceeds,theAuctioneershallbeentitledtoaCommissiononthegrossproceedsthereof,paidandcreditedtotheGovernmentaccount.Aresaleshallbetreatedasafreshsale.Thus, incaseofre-sale, theAuctioneershallbeentitled toCommissiononly in respectofproceedsof the resaleandnoton theproceedsof theprevioussale.
7.2.11.Whereregularauctionsareconductedandalargenumberofconsignmentsareavailable,itmaybeadvisabletoprepareacataloguecontaining,inter-alia,thedetailsoflotsandphotographsoftheitems.ThesemayalsobeuploadedontheCommissionerate’swebsite.
7.2.12.Forensuringmaximumparticipation,widespreadpublicitymustbegiventotheauction,asperthefollowingguidelines:
i. AdvertisementofthegoodsinatleasttwoleadingEnglishorHindinewspapersandtwovernacularnewspapers,istheminimumrequirementsofpublicityforauctions.
ii. Thedecisionsontheadditionalmodesandlevelofpublicity,likeusinginternet,T.V.,radio,yellowpages,tradedirectoriesandotherpublicationsavailableinthemarket,puttingupposters in the localandwholesalemarketsof thecommoditiesput forauction,maybetakenbeforehandbythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionertoencouragemoreandmorepeopletoparticipateintheauction.
iii. The details of auction should also be put up on thewebsite of the Commissionerate/CustomHouseandoftheCBIC.
7.3. Caution Money, Registration of Bidders, Examination of Lots, Earnest Money, etc.
7.3.1. TheCautionMoneymaybefixedinadvance.Itshallbe5%ofvalueofindividualLotwithamaximumlimitofRs.5,00,000/-incaseofnon-ValuablesandmoreincaseofValuables.Biddersmay be asked to deposit the cautionmoney and get registered, after furnishing all the relevantinformation, including telephonenumber, PAN, etc.OnlyRegisteredBiddersmust be allowed toinspectthelotsandbidintheauction.Thecautionmoneyshouldbeadjustedagainsttheearnestmoneyorrefunded,asthecasemaybe,attheconclusionoftheauction.Thereisnoobjectiontotheownerofthegoodsbiddingintheauction.Ifthebidisfairandhehappenstobethehighestbidder,thegoodsmaybesoldtohim.
7.3.2. Theregisteredbidderswouldbeallowedtoexaminethelotsandcouldbringoneadditionalpersonforconsultation&expertexamination.Examinationshallbedoneonlyinthepresenceoftheofficerappointedforthepurpose,whichmaybetheDC/AC(Disposal)and/ortheSuperintendentin-chargeoftheWarehouse.
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7.3.3. TheEarnestMoneydepositsbythebidders/purchasersfortheauction,maybefixedatthefollowingratesforconfirmedbids:
i. ForsalesnotexceedingRs.50,000/- Fullpayment.
ii. For sales exceeding Rs. 50,000/- but not exceeding Rs.5,00,000/-(foreachindividuallot)
25% subject to minimum of Rs.50,000/-
iii. ForsalesexceedingRs.5,00,000/-(foreachindividuallot) 25%ofSalesValue
7.3.4. Iftheacceptanceofthebidisprovisionalonaccountofthebidpricebeinglowerthanthe‘reserveprice’, theearnestmoneyshallbe10%of thebidamount.However, ifhavingregardtothe local conditions, it is considerednecessary, to insistonahigher scaleof earnestmoney, thesamecanbefixedprovidedthePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerissatisfiedthatsuchhigherscalewouldnothaveanyrestrainingeffectontheprospectivebuyers.Further,theNoticeissuedtobidders,givingthegeneralTermsandConditionsofsalebyauction,shouldclearlystipulatethat:
i. Theearnestmoney,asprescribedabove,shallhavetobedepositedonfallofthehammer;and
ii. The balance amount shall be paid within the time period prescribed or as may beannouncedduringtheauction,failingwhichthesaleshallbetreatedascancelledandtheearnestmoneyshallbeforfeitedtoGovernment;andthegoodsshallberesold.
7.3.5. Theotheressentialconditionsofsalewouldbe,asfollows:
i. Goodsshouldbesoldon‘AS-IS-WHERE-IS’basis.
ii. AnAuctionLotRegister,intheproformagivenatForm-19, shall be made before the start oftheauction;
ii. IfthebidderfailstopaytherequiredEarnestmoney,requiredtobepaidimmediatelyafterthelotisknockeddowninhisfavour,thebidshallstandcancelledforthwith.Thecautionmoneypaidbythebiddershallstandforfeitedonaccountofthisactofindiscretion.Theofficer supervising the auction can also debar the said bidder from bidding in the current andfutureauctions.
iv. Ifthebidisnotaccepted,theEarnestMoneywillbereturnedtothebidder.
7.3.6. Ordinarily,thegoodsshouldnotbeputupforauctionmorethanfourtimes.Onlywhenthereisadoubt,and/orthereisawrittenreportoftheSupervisingofficerthatbiddershadformedacartelandthepriceofferedwasnotgenuine,aconsignmentshouldbeputupforauctionforanymoreno.oftime(s).
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7.4. SupervisionofAuctionandRoleofSupervisoryOfficers
7.4.1. TheauctionforconfiscatedgoodsshouldnormallybeunderthesupervisionoftheDeputy/Assistant Commissioner/ Superintendent, as may be decided by the Principal Commissioner/Commissioner.However,ifthebookvalueofthegoodsoftheindividuallot/lotsismorethanRs.1crore,theauctionshouldbesupervisedbytheAdditional/JointCommissioner.Incaseofauctionconductedby thePortTrust, the InlandContainerDepot (ICD) or theContainer Freight Station(CFS)forunclearedcargo,thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionershoulddeputesuitablelevelofficer.
7.4.2.The supervisory officers shall undertake the following responsibilities with regard to theconductoftheauction:
i. Enforcedisciplinebymakingcleartoallthebiddersthattheymustoccupytheseatsallottedtothemonly&displaythebadgewithregistrationnumbertotheCrier/Auctioneer,whilemakingabid;andthattheywereexpectedtoadheretothebusinessethicsandobservediscipline;thatCross-talksanduseofgestureswerestrictlyprohibited,andcouldleadtoforfeitureofCautionMoneyandbaronparticipationintheauction.Iftheofficersupervisingtheauctionsodirects,thebidderswillkeepthemobilephonesoutoftheauctionhalland/ordepositthemwiththesecuritypersonnel.
ii. Strive togetmaximumbidsandprevent formationof cartelbyanymeasure, includingexercisinghisdiscretiontogiveprioritytosomelot(s)overothers;splitorclubthelotsorwithdrawlot(s)fromsale,anytimebeforeorduringtheauction,withoutassigninganyreason.
iii. Maintainarecordofallthebidsateveryauctionofpublicproperty.Butwherethenumberoflotsputupforpublicauctionisverylargeandthebiddingisfast,strictrecordofallbidscannotbemaintainedwithouthamperingthetempoofbidding.Insuchcases,itwouldbesufficienttokeeparecordoftheamountsofthebids,withoutthenamesofthebidders.Completebidlists,includingtheparticularsofbiddersinrespectofcasualauctions(forperishables,etc.),wherepublicityislimited,should,however,bekept.
iv. Nobidshallbedeemedtobeaccepted,withouttheconcurrenceoftheofficersupervisingtheauction.
Withdrawfromsale,thelotorlotsforwhichbidsarelowerthanthereservepriceorifthereisringamongthebidderstokeepthepricefromgoingup.
7.5. Acceptance of Bid and Payment of Balance Money
7.5.1. Thehighestbidintheauction-cum-tendershallbeacceptedbytheChairmanoftheJPC,ifthebidismorethan,orequaltoorclose(notlessthantheFairPriceby10%).Otherwise,thegoods
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shallbeputupforauction-cum-tenderthesecondtime.Intheeventofthegoodsnotbeingsoldinthefirstthreeauction-cum-tenders,thegoodsshallbesoldatthehighestbid obtained in the fourth auction-cum-tenderwith theapprovalof thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,unless thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerhasstrongreasonforgoingforfurtherauction(s).
7.5.2.When thebids are acceptedprovisionally, subject to confirmationby theDepartment, thefinaldecisionshallbenotifiedtotheauctioneerwithin7workingdaysfromthedateofauction;andtheauctioneershallimmediatelycommunicatetothebidderthedecisionoftheDepartment.
7.5.3. Thebuyershallpaythebalanceamountofthepurchasepricebetween10.00Hrsand18.00Hrs.onanyworkingday,withinthemaximumtimelimit,asperthechartgivenbelow:
i. If a bid amount is less than Rs.5 Lakh, within 5 days from the date of confirmation/approval.
ii. IfabidamountisRs.5LakhtoRs.10Lakh,within7daysfromthedateofconfirmation/approval.
iii. Ifabidamount isAboveRs.10LakhuptoRs.20Lakh,within8days fromthedateofconfirmation/approval.
iv. If a bid amount is Above Rs.20 Lakhs upto 1 Crore, within 12 days from the date ofconfirmation/approval.
v. IfabidamountisAboveRs.1Crore,within15daysfromthedateofconfirmation/approval.
7.5.4. However,lessertimelimitsmaybeprescribed,ifthesameareinvogue,intheCommissionerate.ThePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,inexceptionalcircumstancesandonsufficientcausebeingshown,mayallowfurthertimenotexceeding5days.TheamountofcautionmoneyaswellasearnestmoneywouldbeforfeitedtotheGovernment,ifthesuccessfulbidderfailstopaythebalancewithintheprescribedtimelimit.
7.6. Delivery of Auctioned Goods
7.6.1. Thebiddercantakedeliveryofgoodsoftheconfirmedlots,subjecttoreceiptoffullpaymentbythedepartment,andonproductionofproofofpaymentofalltaxes,leviesandmoneys/monies,etc.
7.6.2. Deliveryshouldbetakenwithin3workingdays(called‘FreePeriod’)beyondthelastdateforpaymentallowedhereinabove.ThePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,athisdiscretion,onthesufficientcausebeingshown,mayallowfurthertimefortakingthedeliverynotexceeding10daysand,onsuchterms&conditionsashemayspecifyinwriting.
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7.7. Sales Through Auction-Cum-Sealed Tender
When thegoodsarenot sold in the firstauction, the secondauction for suchgoodscanalsobeheldunderauction-cum-sealedtender.Theadvantageofauction-cum-sealedtenderisthatitisnotnecessary forapersontocomeout in theopenandbid in theauction.Also,auction-cum-sealedtenderhelps inbreaking formationof cartels.Theguidelines for auction-cum-sealed tender, areoutlinedbelow:
i. Sealedtenderoptionshallbeprovidedafterthegoodshavebeensubjectedtoat leastoneauction.
ii. TheAuctionNoticeshallspecificallyidentifythelotswhichareavailableforauctionaswellassealedtender,andalsospecifytowhomthesealedtendershallbeaddressed.
iii. Sealedtenderscanbeputinaboxplacedforthepurposeintheoffice.Theauctionnoticeshallspecifytheplacewheretheboxislocated.
iv. Thesealedtenderscanbesentbypostalso.Butifthetenderisnotreceivedwithinthedateandtimespecifiedforthereceiptofthetender,suchtendersshallbeignored.Personssendingtendersbyposthavetosendthetendersattheirownrisk
v. Assoonasasealedtenderisreceivedbypost,theofficerreceivingthesameshallaffixhissignature, name, designation on the envelope andput it in the boxmeant for putting thesealedtenders,ifithasbeenreceivedintime.
vi. Beforecommencementoftheauction,theboxcontainingsealedtendersshallbeopenedintheauctionhallinthepresenceofatleasttwowitnesseswhomaybebiddersandwhoshallcertifytothateffect,alongwiththeOfficerwhoissupervisingtheauction.
vii. Withoutopeningthesealedtenders,tendersshallbesegregatedlot-wiseandkeptwiththeofficersupervisingtheauction.
viii. Allthesealedtendersshallbesuper-scribedwiththedetailsgivenbelow,andtendersthatarenotsosuper-scribed,areliabletorejectionwithoutopening.
a) Customsauctionon(date)…………………..
b) Sealedtenderforlotno.(‘itemname’canalsobegivenbutnotnecessary.)
ix. AssoonasthebiddingisoverforaparticularLot,beforeconfirmingtheacceptanceorthedecisionaboutthebid,allthesealedtenderspertainingtothatlotwillbeopenedandifanytenderisfoundhigherthanthehighestbidintheauction,thattenderwillbeconsideredforthepurposeofmakingdecisionaboutthesale.
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x. ThetendershallbeintheformgivenatForm-20.
7.8. Sale Through Tender
Though this isa lesscommonmodeof salebutwhen there is cartel formation, it isveryuseful.StandardformoftenderisgivenatForm-21.FormmustnotbesoldfreebutatthepriceofRs.50/-orso,todiscouragefrivoloustendering.Tomaintainsecrecyoffair/estimatedprice,earnestmoneyshouldbefixedatrateshigherthan5%oftheestimatedvalue.Facilityofdepositingearnestmoneyto any other Central Govt. Treasury or byDemandDraft (DD)maybe allowed to accommodateoutstationtenders.
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Form-17 (ReferPara7.2.7(x))
Sale Sheet (in triplicate)
PRINCIPALCOMMISSIONER/COMMISSIONER……………………………………
1. NameoftheAuctioneer……………………………………….……………………
2. OfficerSupervisingsale……………………………………………………………
3. PlaceofAuction……………………………………………………………………….
4. Auctionconductedby…………………………………….………………………….
5. Dateandtimeofauction………………………………..…….……………………
6. ApproximateNo.ofBidders…………………….………………………………..
7. HighestBid…………………………………………………………………………........
S.No. S.No.asperStockRegister Items Name of the HighestBidderinAuction
1 2 3 4
Total(inwords)Rupees……………………………………………………………
TotalRs.…………………………………………………………………………….
Checked and found correct
Theauctionwasheldundermysupervision.
SuperintendentofCustoms/
Dy./Assistant/Jt./Addl.CommissionerofCustoms
……………………………………
Auctioneer:
Date……………………………….
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Form-18 (ReferPara7.2.7(xii))
Final Sale Account (in triplicate)
Serial No…………………..
PRINCIPALCOMMISSIONER/COMMISSIONER……………………………
Sale account held at………………………On……………at……………
S.No. S.No.asperStockRegister Accepted bid Remarks
TotalRs………………………………….
Total of accepted bids delivered Rs……………………………………………………….
Totalearnestmoneyabandoned Rs……………………………………………………….
Total realized for sale Rs……………………………………………………….
To
TheDy./AssistantCommissioner/
Superintendent/ChiefAccountsOfficer.
Sir,
I beg to report the sale held at………………………on…………………………………………..by us, the sumofRs……………………………………………….was due to the Government. The samewas deposited in theReserveBankofIndia,videT.RNo………………………….dated………………………Copyenclosed.
Yoursfaithfully
Auctioneer
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Form-19 (ReferPara7.3.5(ii))
Proforma of Auction Lot Register
1. S.No.:…………………………………………………………………...
2. LotNo.:………………………………………………………………...
3. Ref.No.:………………………………………………………………..
4. Descriptionofgoods:………………………………….………...
5. Location:………………………………………………..…………….
6. CIF/BookValue:…………………………………………………..
7. Dutyinvolved(attimeofimport):……………………….....
8. RF/PP:………………………………………………………………...
9. SalesValue:………………………………………………………….
10. Deposit–particulars:…………………………………………...
11. DateofAuction:……………………………………………………
12. RemittanceParticulars:………………………………………..
13. DateofDelivery:…………………………………………………..
14. Remarks/Ack.ofBidder:……………………………………...
15. Audit:………………………………………………………………….
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Form-20 (ReferPara7.7(x))
Tender Form
1. Nameandaddressofthebidder
2. Dateofauction
3. LotNo.forwhichsealedtenderismeant
4. Descriptionofthegoodsinthelot(Notcompulsory)
5. PriceofferedinRupees
6. EMDamount
7. D.D.No.
8. DDdrawnon(Bankbranchnameandaddress).
9. DateoftheDD.
10. Signatureofthetenderer
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Form-21 (ReferPara7.8)
Standard Form of Tender
TenderNo.--------------------------------
Dueforreturnon-------------------------
Andwillbeopenedon------------------
At-----------inpublic----------Office
Toremainopentill-----------------------
TENDERFORTHEPURCHASEOF___________________________________________________
To
ThePresidentofIndia
ThroughtheDy./Asstt.CommissionerofCustoms
(Outdoor)
Custom House/ Commissionerate
Theundersignedherebytender(s),forthepurchasefromyouofthegoodsspecifiedincolumnoneoftheScheduleheretoorforsuchportionthereof,asyoumaydeterminebyyouracceptance,atthepricequotedincolumn2ofthesaidScheduleandtotakedeliverythereofbythetimestatedinthecolumn3ofthesaidScheduleandsubjecttotheconditionssetoutinthe“InstructionstoTenders”and“GeneralConditionsofContract”setforthintheSchedulehereto,andalsoagree(s)toholdthisofferopenforyouracceptancetillthedatespecifiedabove.
ReceiptNo……………issuedbytheCustomHouse/CommissionerateTreasuryforRs………………….isenclosedasEarnestMoney.
Theundersignedunderstand(s)thatthetenderdocumentshavebeensoldtohim/them.He/theyis/ are being permitted to tender in consideration of the stipulation on his/ their part that after submittinghis/theirtender,he/theywillnotresilefromhis/theirofferormodifythetermsandconditionsthereof.Shouldtheundersignedfailtoobserveandcomplywiththeforegoingstipulation,theearnestmoneyshallbeforfeitedtoTHEPRESIDENTOFINDIA.
Date:
(Witness) Signatureof
(Address) TendererAddress
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THE SCHEDULE
Signatureoftenderer(s)
1st Column 2nd Column 3rd ColumnGoodsforwhichtenderismadeandwheresituated
Price tendered (in figures aswellasinwords)
No.ofdaysguaranteed/grantedfor removal from Godown ofgoods purchased
(Witness)Signatureoftenderer(s)
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8.1. Internet Auction
8.1.1. Information technology and Internet are extensivelyused inprocurement anddisposal ofgoodsandservices.TenderingandauctionusingInternet,hastheaddedadvantageofdisseminationofinformationtofar-flungareas,witheaseofaccessandresponse.Onecanparticipateine-tendering,e-procurementore-auctionfromanypartoftheworld.Inviewofthemassiveadvantagesofferedby informationtechnology, it isdesirable that theCommissioneratesshouldusee-auctionas theprimarymodeofdisposalofthegoods.
8.1.2. Broadly,theguidelinesfore-auctionarethesame,asthatforthephysicalauctions,giveninChapter7.However, several safeguardsneed tobe followed, including theminimum levelof theofficeformanagingthesoftwareshouldbetheDC/AC.Further,theroleoftheSystemsAdministratorshouldbelimitedonlytoenteringthe‘ReservePrice’andalldiscretionarypowers,includingthatofacceptanceofthebids,willbeexercisedbytheofficersoftherankoftheDC/ACorabove.Thesoftwarefore-auctionshallhavein-builtsafeguards,soastopreventitsmisuse.
8.2. E-auction Through M/s MSTC Ltd.
8.2.1. FieldformationsshallavailtheservicesofM/sMSTCLtd.forconductinge-auction.
8.2.2. Thepersons,whowanttoparticipateine-auctionofCustomsonly,canregisterwithMSTConpaymentofone-timeregistrationfee(non-refundable)ofRs.5000only+ApplicableTaxes(non-refundable).IthasbeenfurtherclarifiedthatregistrationfeewillbeRs.10,000only+ApplicableTaxes(non-refundable),forpersonswhowishtoavailofallthee-auctionsconductedbyM/sMSTCLtd.,includingCustomse-auction.
8.2.3. Currently,1.75%oftheactualsaleproceedsoftheauctionispayabletoM/sMSTCLtd.byCustomsas ‘servicecharge’.AformalSingleContract/Agreementhasbeensignedinthisregard,on behalf of the CBIC through the Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs (General&MulundCFS),MumbaiwithM/sMSTCLtd.,whichisapplicableacrossalltheformations(basedonpara9.1ofthesaidAgreement).
8.2.4. The procedure for e-auction throughM/sMSTC Ltd. is displayed on theirWebsite:www.mstcauction.com.The e-auctions arebeing conductedbyM/sMSTCLtd. on theirwebsitewww.mstcecommerce.com,undertheheading̀ IndianCustomse-auction/e-tender`.ThewebsitecanalsobeaccessedfromtheCustomswebsitewww.icegate.gov.in.
Internet Auction
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8.3. Registration of Principal/ Seller
8.3.1. TheOrganization/ Seller/ Principal desirous of selling itsmaterials throughM/sMSTCLtd.’se-auctionportalwillhave to firstregisteronlineon theire-auctionwebsite,byclickingon“NewUser”,selecting“Seller”andfilling-uptheSeller’sRegistrationForm.Itismandatorytofillupthee-mailaddress&GSTIN(ifregisteredwithGSTauthorities)andtogenerateauniqueLoginID&Password.ThestepsforonlineregistrationforCustomse-auctionaregivenasunder:
i. Logontothewebsiteatwww.mstcecommerce.com.
ii. Clickonthelink‘Indian Customs e-auction/ tender’ forabriefwrite-upoftheCustomsandCentralExcise/CGSTe-auctionprocess.
iii. ClickonHometobedirectedtotheofficialwebsiteofCustoms-www.icegate.gov.in.
iv. To register as new seller or to enter the bidding area, click on the link ‘Proceed for e-auction/ e-Tender’atthebottomofthepage.
v. Clickonthelink‘Register’togetregistered.
vi. GENERALTERMS&CONDITIONSofe-auctionwillappearonthescreen.Scrolldowntothebottomofthepage,wheretwooptionswillbethere:
a. Register as Buyer, or
b. Register as Seller.
vii. Selectandclickon‘Register as Seller’option.
viii. SELLERSPECIFICTERMS&CONDITIONSwillappearonthescreen.Scrolldowntothebottomofthepage,whereagaintwooptionswillbeavailable:‘Agree’and‘Disagree’.
ix. Selectandclickon‘Agree’button.
x. Seller’sRegistrationFormwillappearonthescreen.Fillupthedesiredinformation.Youwillhavetoselectandclickon‘Customs/ CGST Auction’intheBuyerTypefield.
xi. Allfieldsmarkedwith*aremandatoryandmustbefilledin.
xii. SelectyourUser ID and Passwordandkeepanoteofthesame.
xiii. Pleaseensurethattheemailaddressgivenisavalidoneandispresentlyactive.
xiv. Afterfillinguptheformclickonthe‘Submit’button.
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8.3.2. AftersuccessfulonlineregistrationbythePrincipal,M/sMSTCLtd.willsendanautoe-mailconfirmationletter,confirmingthesellerregistrationdetails.
8.4. Registration of Customers/ Bidders
8.4.1. The customers are first required to directly register online onwebsitewww.mstcauction.comandthencompleteoff-lineregistrationformalities.Thepasswordofthecustomerisactivatedonly after they complete the off-line registration formalities, including payment of prescribedregistrationfeesandsubmissionofcopiesofPAN,GSTRegistrationCertificate, latestIncomeTaxReturn,photographandspecimensignature.Aphoto-IDcardisalsoissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd.,tothecustomers.
8.4.2. Onlyregisteredcustomersareallowedtoparticipateinthee-auctions.Duringlivee-auctionbiddings,theidentityofonebiddercannotbeknowntootherbidders,sellersoreventoM/sMSTCLtd.andtherefore,therewillbenopossibilityofanycartelformation.Unregisteredcustomerscanalsoseealldetailsoftheauctionnotice,listofmaterialsandTermsandConditionsofsaleontheirwebsitewww.mstcindia.comandthenregisterwiththemtobid.
8.5. Posting of Auction Notice and Reserve Price
8.5.1. AfterregistrationwithM/sMSTCLtd.,thePrincipal/seller(likeCustoms/CGST)shouldsendtheDisposalList/Termstothemnecessarilythroughe-mail(hardcopiescanbesentonlyaspostconfirmationcopy,iffeltnecessary).M/sMSTCLtd.shallpublicizethesaleonthewebsite,alongwithdetailsofMaterialList,e-auctionSchedule(i.e.,Opening&ClosingDate&Time), InspectionSchedule, Terms& Conditions of Sale, etc. Actual display of Auction Notice on thewebsitewillcommenceundertheheading“ViewForthcomingAuctions”,onlyafteractivationbyMSTC.Normally,thee-auctionstartingdate shouldbekeptataminimumgapof15daysafter thedisplayof theSaleNoticeonthewebsitetoallowthecustomersampletimetomakenecessarypreparationforinspectionandbidding.
8.5.2. ItismandatoryforthePrincipaltoposttheReservePrice(RP)ofalltheLotsonthewebsite(throughhisownpassword)atleasttwoworkingdaysbeforetheStartingDateofAuction,otherwisethee-auctionwillnotstartforthoselots.SubjecttopostingofRPbythePrincipalonthewebsite,M/sMSTCLtd.shallactivatee-auctiononeworkingdaybeforetheStartingDateofe-auction.
8.5.3. ThefollowingstepsshallbefollowedforfeedingtheRPs:
i. UsethePrimaryusernameandpasswordtologontothewebsitewww.mstcecommerce.com.
ii. ClickonReserve Price Entry.
iii. Selecttheauctionfromthedrop-downlist.Itwilldisplayallthelotsoftheauction.
iv. Fillupthecolumnagainsteachitem.
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[Note:WhilefeedingtheRP,careshouldbetakenabouttheUnitofmeasurementindicatedagainsteachlot.Forexample,iftheunitofmeasurementiskg,thenRPshouldbeinkg,ifitisinlot,thenRPshouldbeinlotandsoon.]
8.6. Sale Intimation Letters
Onclosingofauction,automaticSaleIntimationLetterswillbeissuedtothehighest(H-1)biddersbye-mailasunder:
i. For ‘Confirmed’ Sale:IftheH-1BidisequaltoormorethantheRP,automaticConfirmedSaleIntimationLetterwillbeissuedtotheH-1Bidderandhewillbeadvisedtodeposit25%SecurityDeposit(SD)within3days.OngettingtheSecurityDeposit,M/sMSTCLtd.shallissueSaleOrder/AcceptanceLettertotheParty,advisinghimtopaythebalanceSaleValuewithapplicableDuties/Taxes,within05days.
ii. For ‘PENDING’ Sale: For the lotswhere theH-1bid is less than theRP, theseH1bidswillbekeptonholdas“Pending”decision.However,thePrincipalshouldcommunicatetheirfinalapproval/rejectionoftheH-1bidswithin7workingdaysofclosingofauction,by posting it online on thewebsite. Once approval is accorded online, the systemwillautomatically fireSale IntimationLetter to theH-1bidders fordepositingofSaleDeed(SD)within3days.OngettingtheSD,SaleOrder/AcceptanceLetterwillbeissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd.totheapprovedH-1bidders,advisingthemtopaythebalanceSaleValue,withapplicableduties/taxeswithin05days.
8.7. E-auction Bidding Process
8.7.1. All Bids will be deemed to be for materials on ‘As-is-where-is’ basis and subject to priorinspectionbythecustomers.Therewillbeapre-determinedStarting-TimeandClosing-TimefortheAuctionbidding.Normally,thebiddingforeachitem/lotwillbekeptopenforaperiodofmaximum4hrs.,orasmaybemutuallyagreed.Oncethee-auctionstarts,theRegisteredCustomermaylogontothesameandchooseaparticularlot/itemforbidding.
8.7.2. Oncethebiddingstarts,thehighestbid(hereinafter,referredtoasH-1bid)atanygivenpointoftimewillalwaysbedisplayedonthescreen,withoutshowingthenameoftheH-1bidder.
8.7.3. Anybidder, includingtheH-1bidder,cangoonrevisinghisbidsoasto improveuponthesame.Therewillbenorestrictiononthenumberofsuchbids/revisions,tillthee-auctioncloses.Nodownwardrevisionorcancellationofbidcanbedonebyanybidder.
8.7.4. Thebiddershallhave theoption tomakeeachbid/bid-improvementmanually,orhecanchoosethe“Auto-Bid”modetogive“StandingInstructions”totheSystemtogoonincreasinghisbidbyaspecifiedincrementalvalueanduptoaspecifiedlimit.
8.7.5. Thee-auctionClosing-Timewillbeautomaticallyextendedby8minuteseverytimethelast
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H-1bidisreceivedwithin8minutesofthepre-determinedorextendedClosing-Time.ThisprocesswillcontinuetillthelastH-1bidremainsunimprovedforaminimumperiodof8(eight)minutes,soastogiveampleopportunitytoallbiddersandtogeneratethebestcompetition.(Forexample,iftheClosingTimeis3.00pmandthelastH-1bidisreceivedat2.59pm,thentheClosingTimewillbeautomaticallyextendedupto3.07pm,andsoon).
8.7.6. Anytimeduringthee-auction,thebiddersaswellasthePrincipalcanseetheBid-Historyofthelast10bids.ThePrincipalcanaccesstheBid-HistoryofalllotsaftercloseofE-auction.
8.7.7. Immediatelyafterclosingofe-auction,thebidderscanseetheresultonlineonthewebsitebyaccessing the “AuctionLot Status”whichwill show themdetailsof theLotswonby themon‘Confirmed’or‘STA’basis.Suchdisplayof“AuctionLotStatus”willbeavailabletothebiddersfor3(Three)daysfromthedateofclosingofAuction(excludingthedateofclosing).Althoughafterclosingofauction,automaticSaleIntimationLetterswillalsobeissuedbyemailtothesuccessfulH-1bidders(withcopytothePrincipal)advisingthemtopaytheprescribedEMD/SD,thesuccessfulH-1bidderswillberequiredtopaytheEMD/SDwithin3daysfromthedateofclosingofe-auction(irrespectiveofthedateofissueofSaleIntimationLetter).Itwillbetheresponsibilityofthebidderstopersonallyseethee-auctionresultimmediatelyafterclosingofe-auctionandpaytheSDwithinthesaidprescribedtime.
8.7.8. Afterclosingofe-auction, thecompleteBid-Sheetwithnamesof theH-1bidders,whether‘Sold’/‘STA’/‘Rejected’,etc.canbeseenanddownloadedbythePrincipalfromthewebsite.
8.7.9. Thefollowingstepsshallbetakenforpostingonlineapprovalof“Pending”lots:
i. Useyourprimaryusernameandpasswordtologontothewebsite.
ii. Clickon‘Approval’link.
iii. Selectaclosedauctionfromthedrop-downlist.
iv. Thepagewilldisplaythoselotsforwhichapprovalhastobegranted.Itwillindicateinter-aliatheRP,theH-1rateandtheH-1rateasapercent(%)oftheRP.
v. Checktheappropriateboxunder‘Approved’/‘NotApproved’Headingsfromallthelotsandclickonthe‘Submit’buttonattheendofthepage.
8.7.10.OnreceiptoftheEMD/SD,asignedSaleOrder/AcceptanceletterisissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd.tothesuccessfulH-lbidder,advisinghimtosubmitthebalanceSaleValuewithapplicableduties/taxeswithinthestipulatedtime,viz.,5daysfromthedateofissueofSaleOrder.
8.7.11.ThesuccessfulbuyercanmakethepaymentofEMDandthebalancefinalamountbywayofPayOrder/DemandDraftdrawninfavourofthePrincipalCommissioner/Commissioneranddeposit the samewithM/sMSTCLtd.Aftergetting thepayment from thebuyer,M/sMSTCLtd.
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will issue Delivery Order and forward the payments to the Principal. Deliverymay be allowedtothebuyerbythePrincipalagainstproductionoftheirPhoto-IDCardissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd.(containingcustomer’sphotograph&specimensignature).Alternatively,thePhoto-IDCard-holdercanauthorizehisrepresentative,alongwiththePhoto-IDCardoraNotarizedcopyofthesame,totakedeliveryofthematerials.
8.8. Post e-auction Activities
8.8.1. IftheH-1bidderfailstopayEMD/SD,thefollowingactionsmaybetaken:
i. An auto e-mail may be issued to the defaulting H-1 bidder, thereby, deactivating hispassword.Thedefaultingbiddermaybedebarredfromparticipatinginthee-auctionsfor6months.Reactivationofthepasswordafter6monthsmaybeallowed,onlyonexaminationofthenatureofthedefaultbyaSpecialCommitteeatM/sMSTCLtd.’sHeadquarter.
ii. TheLotistobeputupforimmediatere-auction.
8.8.2. In case of Sale of Diamonds, Precious & Semi-Precious Stones, along with these generalrequirements,someadditionalrequirements,asprescribedunderChapter 10 shallberequiredtobecompliedwith.
8.9. Terms and Conditions for Auction
M/sMSTCLtd.hasinplacecertainconditionsforconductingofthee-auction,whichareasfollows:
ii. The Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner concerned may withdraw any lot fromauctionortenderatanytimeorcancelthesameatanystage,priortothedeliveryofthegoods.
ii. Incaseofe-Tender,aninterestedbuyercansubmitthebidonlyonce.
iii. Permission/ ‘No Objection Certificate’ is required to be taken by the buyer from theconcernedauthorities,asspecifiedforrespectiveitems.
iv. Buyersmayreferto‘Bidder’sManual’forinstructionsonbiddingprocess.
v. PaymentofPost-BidEMD/SDhastobedone within3(Three)daysfromthedateofclosingofe-auctionbythehighest(H-1)bidderwhosebidisacceptedonConfirmedBasis,non-paymentwillresultincancellationofbid&automaticdeactivationofBidder’spassword.
vi. PaymentofbalanceSaleValuewithDuties&Taxesistobedonewithin5(Five)workingdays from the date of issue of Acceptance Letter/ SaleOrder byM/sMSTC Ltd. (afterreceiptofPost-BidEMD/SDfromthebidder).
vii. IncaseofdefaultinpaymentofthebalanceSaleValuewithintheprescribedtimelimits,
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thetimeforbalanceduepaymentmaybeextendedsubjecttoCustoms/CGSTapproval.DeliveryPeriodwillbe7(Seven)dayscountedfromthedateofissueofDeliveryOrderbyM/sMSTCLtd./dateofissueofReleaseOrderbyCustoms/CGST,asthecasemaybe,(includingthedateofissue)inallcases.
viii. E-auctionResult/Status:Thestatusofthehighestbidshavingbeenacceptedon ‘PendingBasis’,mustbepersonallyseenbythebiddersonlinethroughthelink“AuctionLotStatus”immediatelyafterclosingofe-auction,andpaymentofPost-BidEMD/SDmustbemadeaccordingly.
ix. E-mailaddressofthebiddersmustalwaysbekeptvalid,failingwhichthebidderswillbeheldliablefornon-complianceofpaymentorofanyotherinstructionissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd.tothembye-mail.
8.10. Precautions to be Taken
8.10.1.Thebiddershallbesolelyresponsibleforallconsequencesarisingoutofthebidsubmittedbyhim(includinganywrongfulbidding)andnocomplaint/representationwillbeentertainedbyM/sMSTCLtd./thePrincipal,inthisregard.Hence,thebiddersmustbecarefultochecktheBidAmount/No. of “0”/No. ofDigits/Unit ofMeasurement, etc., and rectify theirbid (if required)beforesubmittingitonthelivefloorbyclickingthe‘Bid’button.Incaseofanybidbeingequaltoormorethan5(Five)timesthecurrenthighestbidforaparticularlot,itwillbedisplayedbywayofa‘WARNING’onthebidder’sscreenbeforeheconfirms/submitsthebid.Thereisnoprovisionforputtingbidsindecimals.
8.10.2.Thesalewillbegovernedbythe‘MaterialList’&‘SpecialTerms&Conditions’(STC)displayedonthe“Live”Floor(andnotunder“ForthcomingAuctions”)aswellasthe‘GeneralTerms&Conditions’(GTC)and‘BuyerSpecificTerms&Conditions’(BSTC),alreadyacceptedbythebidderatthetimeofRegistrationwithM/sMSTCLtd.TheMaterialList&STCdisplayedunder“ViewForthcomingAuctions”onMSTC’se-auctionwebsitearetentative,andsubjecttochangeatM/sMSTCLtd.’ssolediscretionbeforethestartofe-auction.TheBSTCandGTCcanbeseenanddownloadedbygoingtotheHomePageofthee-AuctionWebsiteandclickingon“NewUser”.Participationinthee-auctionwillbedeemedtoimplythatthebidderhasmadehimselfthoroughlyawareof,andacceptedtheSTC,BSTCandGTC.IncaseofanyconflictbetweentheSTCandBSTC,theSTCshallprevail.ThePrincipalshallhavetherighttoissueaddendumtotheSTCorBSTCtoclarify,amend,modify,supplementordeleteanyoftheconditions,clausesoritemsstatedthereinandtheaddendum,soissued,shallformapartoftheoriginalSTC.
8.10.3.Eachlotwillhavetobebid,soldanddeliveredonthebasisoftheUnit/‘UnitofMeasurement’(i.e.,UOM)stipulatedintheMaterialListdisplayedontheAuctionFloorof ‘ViewLiveAuctions’againsttherespectivelot.Anyrepresentation/complaintfromthebiddersforthebidtobemade/havingbeenmadeonthebasisofanyotherUOMwillnotbeentertained.
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8.10.4.DuringLive-Auction,onlybrief ‘Lot/ Itemdetails’willbeshownunder ‘Lot-Name’on theAuctionFloor,wherebiddersarerequiredtobid.Thecomplete ‘ItemDetails’canbeseenbythebidders by clicking on the respective item hyperlinked under ‘Lot Name’, and it shall be theirresponsibility to do so before bidding, and no representation/ complaint in this regard,will beentertainedbyM/sMSTCLtd./thePrincipalfromthebidderslater.
8.10.5.M/sMSTCLtd./ thePrincipal reserves the right to forfeit anyamount/money lyingwiththemfromthesuccessfulbidderwhodefaultsinmakingtheduepaymentsagainstthee-Auction,eventhoughsuchamount/moneymaybelyingwithM/sMSTCLtd./thePrincipalonaccountofthesaidbidderagainstanyothercontract/transaction.
8.10.6. Allthematerialsputupforsalethroughe-auctionwillbesoldstrictlyon ‘As-iswhere-is’basisand ‘NoComplaintbasis’.M/sMSTCLtd./ thePrincipalreservestheright toaccept/rejectanyoffer/bidwithoutspecifyinganyreasonthereof.Allquantitiesareonlyestimatedandwithoutanyguarantee.Inspection,limitedtovisualcheckingonly,willbeallowedwithpriorappointmentfromthePrincipal.AnyclarificationrequiredmaybesoughtbythebiddersfromthePrincipalatthetimeofinspection,andnodisputeregardingthematerialoritsphysicalcondition/locationwillbeentertainedthereafter.
8.10.7.AllbidswillbevalidforacceptancebyM/sMSTCLtd.foraperiodof60(Sixty)daysfromthedateofclosingofe-auction,excludingthedateofclosing.Incasethe60thdayfallsonaholidayorremainsclosedforM/sMSTCLtd.,suchbidswillbedeemedtobeautomaticallyextendedtobevaliduptothenextworkingdayofM/sMSTCLtd.
8.10.8.Allsaleswillbesubject to ‘ReservePrice’(RP) fixed,subject toapprovalbythePrincipal.ThePrincipalalsohastheoptiontofixalowerlimitoftheRPforanindividuallot.Suchlotwillnotbedeclared“sold”onfinalbiddingbutdeclared“pending”duringe-auction,irrespectiveofreservepricecomparison.ThesaleacceptancewillbeintimatedbythePrincipalwithin7workingdaysfromthedateofe-auction.Oncebidisconfirmed/accepted,thebuyerhastomakeEMD/SDpaymentaccordingly,within3(Three)daysfromthedateofConfirmation/Acceptance.
8.10.9.Itwillbethebidder’sresponsibilitytopersonallyseetheresultofe-auctionbyseeinganddownloading the “Auction Lot Status” from the website immediately after closing of e-auction,whichwillbedisplayedupto7(Seven)daysfromthedateofclosingofe-Auction,excludingthedateofclosing.The“AuctionLotStatus”willshowwhetheranylothasbeenwonbythebidderon‘Confirmed’or‘Pending’basis.Thesuccessfulhighestbidderfora‘Confirmed’bidshallhavetopaytheprescribedEMD/SecurityDepositwithintheprescribedtimecountedfromthedateofclosingofe-auction (excluding thedateof closing). Sale IntimationLetterwillbe issued throughe-mailbyM/sMSTCLtd. immediatelyafterclosingofe-auction,onlyforthepurposeofrecord,andthepaymentofPost-BidEMD/SDwillhavetobemadewithinthestipulatedtime,irrespectiveofthedateofissueofthesaidletter.Thebiddersmust,thereforekeepawatchontheirincominge-mails.Normally,nohardcopyofthe‘SaleIntimationLetter’willbeissued.
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8.11. Acceptance of Bid
8.11.1.Thehighestbidintheauction-cum-tendershallbeacceptedbytheChairmanoftheJPCifthebid ismorethan,orequaltoorclose(not lessthantheFairPriceby10%)totheFairPrice.Otherwise,thegoodsshallbeputupforauction-cum-tenderthesecondtime.Intheeventofthegoodsnotbeingsoldinthefirstthreeauction-cum-tenders,thegoodsshallbesoldatthehighestbidobtainedinthefourthauction-cum-tender.Ifanylotsstillremainunsoldafterthethirdofferforsale,thePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionershouldascertainwhethertheJPChasgoodreasonforthegoodsremainingunsold.
8.11.2.Thegoodsshouldnotbewithdrawnfromauction-cum-tenderonflimsygrounds,suchasthepossibilitythatthegoodsmayfetchaslightlyhigherpriceinasubsequentauction.
8.11.3.Allpost-auction/tenderoffers,eveniftheseareforamountshigherthanthesuccessfulbid,shallbestrictlydisregardedandnottakencognizanceofinanymanner.
8.11.4.Inrespectofcomplaintsregardingdeterminationof ‘FairPrice’andacceptanceofbids inauction-cum-tender, the Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner shall immediately ascertainwhether the prescribed procedure has been adhered to. Thematter should not be referred forVigilancescrutinyinaroutinemanner,iftheprescribedprocedurehasbeenfollowed.
8.11.5.Thee-auctionprocedure,assetoutinparagraphsabove,shallnotbeapplicabletogoodsthatarerequired,asperexistinginstructions,tobedisposedofbysaletoNCCForthroughSBIorinanymannerotherthan‘publicauction-cum-tender’.
8.11.6.Theseinstructionsareapplicabletoseized,confiscatedandtime-expiredwarehousedgoodsthathavebecome‘ripefordisposal’,andinrespectofwhichNoticehasbeengiventotheownerofthegoodsasrequiredunderSection150andSection72(2)oftheCustomsAct,1962.
8.12. Payment of EMD/ SD
8.12.1.ThesuccessfulbiddershallhavetodepositPost-BidEMD/SDwithinstipulatedtime,countedfromthedateofclosingofe-auction(excludingthedateofclosingandirrespectiveofthedateofissueofSaleIntimationLetter).Thepost-bidEMD/SDwillbe@25%oftheSaleValueforlotssoldon ‘Confirmed’basis.ThepaymentwillbebywayofPayOrder/DemandDraft (PO/DD)ofanyScheduledBank in favourof thePrincipal, and itmustbe submitted toM/sMSTCLtd.,MumbaioranyofficeofM/sMSTCLtd. (seedetailsonM/sMSTCLtd.’swebsite).ThePost-BidEMD/SDisadjustable towardsmaterialvalue,onlyafterreceiptof thebalanceMaterialValue,alongwithapplicableduties&taxeswithintheduedate,failingwhichthePost-BidEMD/SDwillbeforfeited.
8.12.2.IfthesuccessfulhighestbidderfailstopaythePost-BidEMD/SD(orbalanceSaleValue)intime,thenhispasswordwillbedeactivatedandheshallnormallybedebarredforaminimumperiodof6(Six)monthsfromparticipatinginalle-auctionsanddisposalsalesand,hisRegistrationFee
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willbeforfeited.Whileconsideringhisrequestforreactivation,whichwillbeatthesolediscretionofM/sMSTCLtd.,allfactswhicharegermane,willbetakenintoaccount.M/sMSTCLtd.,atitssolediscretion,maytakerecoursetoanyofthefollowingoptionsforsaleoftheunsoldlot:
i. TheUnsoldlotmaybeputupforree-auction,withoutPre-BidEMDORwithPre-BidEMD,asmaybedeemedfit.
ii. TheH-2biddermaybeasked tomatch theH-1Bidalongwithsubmissionof requisiteEMD/SDwithinaperiod,asmaybeprescribed.
iii. Invitebids for therespective lot fromall theotherbiddersof theconcerned lot (otherthanthedefaultingbidder)ORallregisteredcustomersinsealedcovers,alongwiththeprescribedEMD/SecurityDepositwithinthetimestipulatedforfinalizingthesale.
iv. Takeanyotheraction,asmaybedeemedfitbythePrincipal.
8.12.3.DelayedpaymentofPost-BidEMD/SDmaybeaccepted,dependingonthecircumstancesofthecaseorurgencyofdisposal,inconsultationwiththePrincipal,withsuchpenaltyasmaybedeemedfitbyM/sMSTCLtd.Thisshall,however,notconferanyrightonthebiddertomakeanylatepaymentofPost-BidEMD/SD.IncasethesuccessfulbidderpaystheEMD/SD,butfailstopaythebalanceMaterialValue,alongwithapplicableDutiesandTaxes,withintheduedate,thenhisEMD/SDwillbeforfeited.
8.12.4.Payment of Balance Sale Value (along with all applicable Duties & Taxes):OnreceiptofPost-BidEMD/SDfromthesuccessfulbidder,SaleOrder/AcceptanceLetterwillbeissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd.,advisinghimtodepositthebalanceMaterialValuealongwithallapplicableduties&taxestoanyoftheirofficeswithin5(Five)daysfromthedateofissueofSaleOrder/AcceptanceLetter(includingthedateofissue).TheentirebalanceSaleValuewillhavetobepaidbythebuyerinonelump-sum,andnoinstalmentpaymentwillbeallowed,unlessotherwisestipulatedinthe‘Lot/ Item details’. In case of instalment payment being allowed as per stipulation in the ‘Lot/Itemdetails’, thefirst instalmentwillhavetobepaidwithin5(Five)daysfromthedateof issueofSaleOrder/AcceptanceLetter,andsubsequent instalmentsat15(Fifteen)daysinterval,orasmaybestipulatedinthe ‘Lot/Itemdetails’,andthePost-BidEMD/SD(SecurityDeposit)willbeproportionallyadjustedineachinstalment.ThemodeofpaymentwillbeasstipulatedintheSaleOrder/AcceptanceLetterandthepaymentwillhavetobesubmittedbythebuyertoM/sMSTCLtd.,MumbaioranyotherofficethereofforcollectingtheDeliveryOrder.
8.12.5.Default in Payment of Balance Sale Value (along with all applicable Duties & Taxes): In caseofdefaultinpaymentofthebalanceSaleValue(alongwithallapplicableDuties&Taxes)withintheprescribedtimelimits,theduepaymentmaybemade,onlysubjecttotheCustomsapproval,togetherwithadditionalcharges@1%perweekorpartthereof,calculatedontheFull100%SaleValue(alongwithallapplicableDuties&Taxes) foraminimumperiodofoneweekormultiples
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thereof.ThePost-BidEMD/SDwillbeadjustedtowardsMaterialValueonlyonreceiptofthebalanceSaleValue(alongwithallapplicableDuties&Taxes)withintheprescribedtime.However,thisshallnotconferanyrightonthebiddertomakeanylatepaymentofthebalanceSaleValue(alongwithallapplicableDuties&Taxes),andM/sMSTCLtd.reservestherightnottoacceptthepaymentofthebalanceSaleValue,withorwithouttheadditionalcharges,aftertheexpiryoftheprescribedpaymenttimelimit.
8.12.6.ExciseDuty,GST,CessoranyotherstatutoryDuty/Tax/Levy/Charge,etc.willbeapplicableandpayablebythebuyer,asprevailingonthedateofactualphysicaldeliveryofthematerials.TheratesofDutiesandTaxesdisplayedonthee-auctionwebsiteareonlyindicativeandbasedontheratesprevailingbeforethecommencementofthee-auction.
8.13. Delivery of Lots
8.13.1.OnpaymentofbalanceSaleValue(alongwithapplicabledutiesandtaxes),thebuyershallobtainDeliveryOrderfromM/sMSTCLtd.onproducinghise-auctionPhotoIDCard.IncasethePhotoIDCardholderdeputesanyrepresentativeforthispurpose,heshouldattestandauthorizethesignatureofhisRepresentativeonhisletter-head,alongwithaself-certifiedNotarizedPhotocopyofhisPhotoIDCard,subjecttothefollowingconditions:
i. Deliveryperiodwillbe7(Seven)dayscountedfromthedateofissueofDeliveryOrder/dateofissueofReleaseOrderbythePrincipal,asthecasemaybe(includingthedateofissue),inallcases.
ii. InthosecaseswherethebalanceSaleValueispaidwithintimebutthebuyerdelaysthepaymentofapplicabledutiesandtaxes,thedeliveryperiodwillbecountedfromthedateofpaymentofthebalanceSaleValue.
iii. The successfulbidder/buyer shall co-ordinate thedateand timewith thePrincipal inadvance and take prior appointment before placement of transport to ensure speedyremovalofmaterials.
iv. Thematerials sold shallbe removedby thebuyers fromanyonesideof the lotasperthesolediscretionofthePrincipalandnosegregationofitemsfromthesoldlotswillbepermitted.
v. Incaseanyhot-work permissionisrequiredfordismantlingoperations,thesamewillhavetobeobtainedbythebuyer fromthePrincipal’sauthorizedrepresentativebeforeliftinganditwillbesolediscretionofthePrincipaltoallowornottoallowsuchhot-workpermissionatbuyer’scost,onlytotheextentoffacilitatingtheloadingandtransportationofthegoods.
vi. Forthepurposeofremovingthematerials,thesuccessfulbiddershallemployorengage
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onlyhis/theirownpersonnel,andshallkeepthePrincipalfullyindemnifiedagainstanyclaimswhatsoever,includingclaimforwage,injuries,compensation,death,etc.
vii. While removingmaterials, if any accident or damage to the property/ life, etc., arisesby reason of any act of negligence/ omission/ default or non-compliance with any oftheTerms&Conditionsof statutoryRegulationsorRules applicablewithinPrincipal’spremises,onthepartofthebidder/hisrepresentative(s)oremployeesresultingindeathorinjurytoanypersonsordamagetothepropertyofthePrincipaloranythirdParty,theninsuchanevent,thebidderwillhavetopaycompensationtoanysuchperson,includingthe employees of the Principal for such injury and/ or for damage to any property ofsuchpersons.Thebiddershall,insuchanevent,keepthePrincipalindemnifiedfromanydemand,claimsorproceedingsmade.
8.13.2. Incaseofanydefaultinliftingofmaterialsbythebuyerwithintheprescribedtimelimit,theoutstandingmaterialmaybeliftedwithin14(Fourteen)daysfromtheduedatesubjecttopaymentofGroundRentbythebuyerdirectlytothePrincipal fortheperiodofdelay.AllmattersrelatingtochargingofGroundRentwillbedecidedbytheCustoms.Incaseofgoodssoldonlotbasis,theGroundRentwillbecalculatedonthevalueoftheentirelot,evenifliftedinpart,whereasincaseofthegoodssoldonunit-weightorunit-numberbasis,theGroundRentwillbecalculatedonthevalueofun-liftedquantity.However,itwillbethesolediscretionofthePrincipalnottoallowthebuyertoliftthegoods,withorwithouttheGroundRent,aftertheexpiryofthestipulatedtimelimitfordeliveryorevenwithintheaforesaidadditionalperiodof14(Fourteen)days,andinsuchevent,thesaleofthematerialnotliftedbythebuyer(s)willbeautomaticallycancelled,andallthemoneypaidbythebidder/buyerwillbeautomaticallyforfeited.
8.14. Other Conditions
8.14.1.TheperiodofContractshallbeuptothevalidityperiodoftheDeliveryOrder/ReleaseOrderissuedbyM/sMSTCLtd./thePrincipaloruptotheextendedperiodofvalidityoftheDeliveryOrder/ReleaseOrder,incasetheDeliveryperiodisextendedbythePrincipalathissolediscretion,asthecasemaybe.
8.14.2.Thebidder shallbedeemed to imply that thebidderundertakesnot toexport thegoodsoutsidetheterritoryofIndia,failingwhichthesalewillbeliableforcancellation.Thebidder(s)shallhavenorighttoissueanyaddendumtotheseSpecialTermsandConditionsorBuyerSpecificTermsandConditionstoclarify,amend,supplementordeleteanyoftheconditions,clausesoritemsstatedtherein.
8.14.3.Arbitration/Legal Jurisdictionwillbeapplicableasper therelevantclausesstipulated inthe Buyer Specific Terms and Conditions already accepted by the bidders at the time of OnlineRegistrationbyhimontheM/sMSTCLtd.e-auction.
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9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Public auction has its own advantages and it is definitely preferable to sale by privatenegotiation.Therefore,anattemptshouldbemadetodisposeofthegoodsthroughpublicauctionsas faraspossible.However, therearecertaincommodities,whichshallnotordinarilybesold inpublicauction.Theseshallincludeconsumergoods,electronicgoods,luxuryarticles,goodswhicharetotallybannedorarehighlyrestrictedforimport.Articleswhichareprohibitedforimporthavetobedestroyed(e.g.obsceneliterature,etc.).However,consumergoodsmaybeofferedtoagencies,likeCanteenStoresDepartment(CSD),NationalCooperativeConsumers’FederationofIndia(NCCF),Kendriya Bhandar (KB), Central Government Employees’ Consumer Cooperative Society, Multi-State Consumer Cooperative Societies, State Consumer Cooperatives, Government departments,Municipalities,Government-ownedhotels,Hospitals,CharityInstitutes,etc.,subjecttofulfilmentofconditionsenumeratedinthisChapter.
9.1.2. Itemswhichareusefulforoffice,likephoto-copiers,faxmachines,computersandcomputerparts, educational Compact Discs (CDs), stationery items, Air-conditioners, etc., can be offeredforsaletotheGovt.Departments, includingourowndepartment.ThePrincipalCommissioners/Commissioners/theHeadsoftheOfficecanplaceordersstraightway,withoutcallingforquotationsandpaymentscanbemadebyissuingchequesorbybookadjustment.
9.2. Sales through Retail Counters
9.2.1. Inarrangingdirectsales,thePrincipalCommissioners/Commissionersshouldpaypersonalattention and take special precautions to avoid allegations of favouritism, etc. ‘First-come-first-served’principlemaybeappliedinallcases.Thebaseprice(withoutdiscount)ofdirectsaleshallbesame,irrespectiveofmodeofdisposalandshallbefixedbytheValuationCommittee/JPC.
9.2.2.Where the goods are in good condition, in original packingwith relevantManuals, books&accessoriesandareofinteresttogeneralpublicandconsumers,suchitemsshouldbeselectedforsalethroughretailshops.ThefollowingstepsneedbetakentoimprovetheorganizationandworkingoftheRetailshops:
i. ThelocationoftheRetailshopsshouldbesuchthatitiseasilyaccessibletothepublic;
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ii. WorkinghoursoftheRetailshopsshouldbeprominentlydisplayedontheNoticeBoardoutsidetheshopforthebenefitofthepublic;
iii. General stock position of the important goods available for disposal, along with theirprice,shouldbeprominentlydisplayedonaNoticeBoardandalsoonthewebsiteoftheCommissionerate;
iv. TheNoticeBoardandalso,theCashBillsshallclearlystipulatethatthegoodsoncesoldwillnotbeexchangedortakenback,andthedepartmentdoesn’tguaranteeorgivewarrantyforthegoodssold;and
v. TheworkingoftheRetailshopsshouldbesubjecttoaclosescrutinybyanofficernot-below-the-rankofanAssistantCommissionerandseniorofficersshouldalsopayperiodicalvisitsto the shop to ensure that itsworking is smoothand free frompossiblemalpractices/complaints.
9.2.3. Fixation of Price in Retail shop: The retail price of articlesmay be fixed by the JPC byconductingMarketEnquiries, toascertain thepriceatwhicharticlesof likekind,quality, shape,design,etc.,areavailable in theretailmarketanddeducting therefroma `discount` representingthecompensationforthebuyer intheRetailshopfor(i)absenceofguaranteeregardingquality,workmanshipandthelike;(ii)lackofprovisionforafter-sale–servicefacilities;and(iii)thefactthatthegoodsmaynotalwaysbeintheiroriginalpackingandcondition.Thequantumofsuchdiscountmaybevaried,dependinguponwhethertheyarefastsellingpopularbrandsorotherwise.
9.2.4. Cash Memo: StandardForm(Form-22)ofCashMemosforuseinalltheCustoms,theCGSTandtheCentralExciseCommissioneratesforthesaleofthegoodsthroughRetailshopshasbeenprescribed.Form-22isforsaleofarticlesandwillbeinduplicate.TheoriginalistheCustomer’scopyandshouldbeperforated.ThestandardizationandprintingoftheseFormsintheCentralBoardsofRevenue(C.B.R.)Customsserieswillbedone,afterithasbeeninuseforsometime.NecessaryarrangementsforsupplyoftheFormsmay,therefore,bemadebyCustomHouse/Commissionerateduringtheinterimperiod.AnypracticaldifficultiesencounteredintheuseoftheForms,maybeintimatedtotheBoard.
9.3. Sale to NCCF
Anylotofconfiscated/seizedconsumergoods,whichis‘ripefordisposal’,andwhosevalue does not exceed Rs. Five lakh only,shallbeofferedtoNCCF/KB/OtherCentralGovernmentEmployeesConsumer Cooperative Society/ Multi-State Consumer Cooperative Societies/ State ConsumerCooperatives,atauniform rebate/ discount of 10%subjecttothefollowingconditions:
i. Theyshouldbefunctionalforatleast10precedingyearsandshouldsubmitIncome-TaxReturns(ITRs)andVAT/ST/GSTReturnsshowingtheiractivitiesinsaleofgoodstotheconsumersandthatappropriatetaxeshavebeendulypaidandrelevantlaws/RulesandRegulations,arecompliedwith.
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ii. Only thoseCo-operativeSocietiesorNational/State levelCooperativeFederations, thataredulyverifiedandcertifiedasgenuine,everyyearbyanofficernot-below-the-rankoftheAC,andthosethathavebeendulyregisteredunderMulti-StateCooperativeSocietiesAct,2002,orconcernedStateCooperativesAct,shouldbepermittedtopurchasetheconfiscated/seizedgoods.ThegenuinenessofCo-operativeSocieties/Federationmayalsobeverified throughconcernedCommissionerates,orotherfieldformationsofthisdepartment,whereverrequired.
iii. Theyshouldbeobligedtosellsuchseized/confiscatedgoodsdirectlytobonafideconsumers.
iv. A list of goods ‘ripe for disposal’ may be sent to the concerned branches of NCCF by theWarehouseSectiononceamonth,sothatNCCFisawareofthegoodsavailablefordisposal.
v. No ‘pick-and-choose’ of itemswould be allowed. However, the representative of the NCCFmaybeaffordedthefacilityofinspectinggoodsbeforeliftingthem,soastoallowrejectionofdamagedandhence,unsellablegoods.Suchgoodsmaybesoldbypublicauction.
vi. Seized/confiscatedconsumergoodsshallbeofferedon‘firstcomefirstserved’basis.
vii. Completeaccountsmaybecalledforscrutinybythedepartmentas-and-whennecessary,toensurethattheseized/confiscatedgoods,whicharesensitivetosmugglingarenotmisused;ortoverifythattheirdisposalhasnotbeenmadetoasingleparty/individual;ortoensurethatsalehasnotbeenmadetoanyperson,whereinpurchasevouchers,etc.,hadbeenmisusedbyunscrupulouselementsinlegitimizingsmuggling.
viii. Anylotofconfiscated/seizedconsumergoodsofvalue exceeding Rs. Five lakh shall not be solddirectlytotheaforesaidCooperativeSocieties/FederationandshallbesoldbyE-auctionor‘auction-cum-tender’basis.InsuchE-auctionor‘auction-cum-tender’process,allstake-holders/personsincludingNCCF/KB/otherCentralGovernmentEmployees’ConsumerCooperatives/Multi-State/ State Cooperatives/ or National/ State-level Cooperative Federations canalso participate.However, no discount/ rebate shall be available to any organization/ Cooperative for the goods disposed through E-auction/ Auction-cum-tender.
9.4. Sale to Army Canteen/ CSD: The Army authorities/ Military Canteens/ Canteen StoresDepartment (CSD) may be allowed purchase of confiscated/ seized goods, since they provideconsumergoodsofhighqualitytothetroopswherevertheyaresituated.AsinthecaseofNCCF,adiscount/rebateof10%shallbegiven.
9.5. Sales to Research or Educational Institute, Hospitals, Universities, etc.: Educationalaids,Medical equipment, Scientific equipment,Projectors, sophisticatedequipment, etc.,maybeofferedtotheseInstitutes,hospitals.EducationalaidsmaybeprovidedtoEducationalInstitutesatadiscountof10%.
9.6. SaleofConfiscatedConsumerandLuxuryGoodstoDepartmentalOfficersunderCBIC
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9.6.1. Departmentalofficerswouldbepermittedtopurchaseonlyconsumergoodforthemselvesandfortheirfamily’suseatadiscountof25%onthepricefixedbytheJointPricingCommittee.
9.6.2. Departmental officers would not be permitted to resell the items of confiscated goodspurchased fromthedepartmental retail shops foraperiodof fiveyears.For thispurpose,everydepartmentalofficermakingthepurchase(s)willberequiredtosignanUndertakingtothiseffectoneveryoccasion.
9.6.3. ThiswillnotexemptthedepartmentalofficerfromthedeclarationasrequiredundertheCCS(Conduct)Rules,1964,relatingtoacquisitionofmovablepropertyandfinancialtransactions.
9.6.4. Toensurethatthedepartmentalofficersdonotappropriatetothemselvesthefavoureditemsandleaveonlyunattractiveitemsforsaletothegeneralpublic,theretailshopsshalldisplaydailyonaNoticeBoard,alistofitemswhichcarryapremiumsuchaselectronicgadgets,likeTVs,mobilephones,gameconsoles,cameras,tabletdevices,laptops,etc.,availableforpurchasebythegeneralpublic,includingdepartmentalofficers.
9.7. Destruction
9.7.1. ThePrincipalCommissioners/Commissionershavefullpowertoorderdestructionofgoodsofthefollowingdescription:
i. Sub-standarddrugs,time-expiredmedicines,chemicalsandtoiletpreparations;
ii. Plants,seedsorbulbs;
iii. Foodstuff,spicesandothergoodswhichareunfitforhumanconsumption;
iv. Obsceneliterature/audioorvideomaterial,prohibitedorbannedbooksandothersuchitems;
v. Worn-outtextilesunfitforuse;and
vi. Goodswhichcannotbedisposedofthroughanyoftheothermodesofdisposal.
9.7.2. Inallthesecases,awrittenreportgivingthedetailsastowhytheitemshouldbedestroyed,shouldbepreparedandtheorderofthePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerfordestructionshouldbetaken.
9.7.3. Themode/methodofdestructiondecidedby thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionershouldbeenvironment-friendly.
9.7.4. ForNDPSGoods,proceduresandpowerprescribedinChapter16maybefollowed.Apartfromthis,iflawinforcerequiresthatdestructionshallbedoneinpresenceofanyotheragency/officer,suchasPlantQuarantine,DrugsControl,PortHealthAuthority,PollutionControlBoard,etc., the
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destructionshallbesupervisedjointlywiththeseauthorities.Foreverydestruction,aPanchnama shallbedrawn,andthesignaturesofallpersonswitnessingthedestructionmaybetakenonthePanchnama.
9.8. Powerstowrite-offdeficienciesanddepreciationingoodsseizedandconfiscateddueto natural and other causes: Powerstowrite-offdeficienciesanddepreciationingoodsseizedandconfiscatedundertheprovisionsoftheCustomsAct,1962duetonaturalandothercausestotheextentandsubjecttotheconditionsareindicatedbelow:
Officers Monetarylimituptowhichthelossmaybewritten-offineachcase
Deputy/AssistantCommissioner Rs.10,000/-
JointCommissioner Rs.50,000/-
AdditionalCommissioner Rs.1,00,000/-
PrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner WithoutLimit
9.8.1. The amounts mentioned above relate to the value of the seized/ confiscated goods. The‘value’istheMarketValue,whichincludesthedutyleviable,sothatoncethevalueiswritten-off,thequestionofwriting-offthedutyseparatelywillnotarise.
9.8.2. Theaforesaidpowersmaybeexercisedprovidedthat:
i. ThelossdoesnotdiscloseadefectinRulesorprocedure,amendmentofwhichrequiresordersofhigherauthorityoftheFinanceMinistry;and
ii. TherehasnotbeenanyseriousnegligenceonthepartofanyGovt.servantwhichmaycallfordisciplinaryactionbyahigherauthority.
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Form-22 (ReferPara9.2.4)
CASH MEMO
………………….CUSTOM HOUSE/ CGST COMMISSIONERATE
S.No.:……………….. ORIGINAL/DUPLICATE
Date:………………….
Name&addressoftheCustomer_______________________________________
Name&description of the articles
Distinctive marks and Numbers
Quantity Rate Amount
Rs. Ps. Rs. Ps.
Local tax______________
Total_________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
E & OE
Customs/CGST Officer
Customer’s Signature
Goods once sold will not be exchanged or taken back.
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10.1. Cutandpolisheddiamonds,roughanduncutdiamonds,preciousandsemi-preciousstoneshavebeennotifiedunderNotificationNo.31/86-Customsdated1986, issuedunderSection110(1A) of the Customs Act, 1962.ActionstipulatedunderSection110(1B)oftheCustomsAct,1962mustbetakeninallpendingcasesurgently.TheseshouldbesoldthroughPublicauction,forwhichthefollowingadditionalconditionshavebeenprescribed:
i. ThesaleshallbecentralizedinDelhi,Chennai,KolkataandMumbai.
ii. Inordertogetthebestpossibleprice,widespreadpublicity,bothinIndiaandabroad,shouldbegiven.
iii. Thevenueanddateofauctionshouldbedecidedwellinadvanceinordertoensuremaximumparticipation.
iv. TheservicesofreputedAuctioneerfirmmaybetakentoconducttheauction.TheAuctioneershouldbeselectedafterascertaininghispastperformanceinconductingauctions,expertiseinauctioningdiamonds,preciousstones,jewellery,etc.ThecontractbetweenAuctioneerandthedepartmentshouldalso includeresponsibilityof theAuctioneer toadvertise thegoodsfor auction in at least four national newspapers, and in a vernacular language paper. TheDepartmentshould,however,befreetouseotherformsofmedia,ifitsodesires,togivewidepublicity,inIndiaandabroad.ThetermsandconditionsfortheauctioneerwouldbedecidedbythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerconcerned.
v. Entirestockofsuchitemsshouldbesegregatedintoidentifiablelots--eitheronthebasisofseizurecasesoranyotherpracticalanddiscerniblecategorization.Each‘lot’mustbeproperlyphotographed.Thephotographswouldserveasarecord,inadditiontothesamebeingusedintheCatalogue,whichshouldbepreparedforthepurposeofgivingwidepublicityandalsoforconductingtheauctions.
vi. CautionmoneyofRs.50,000/-(RupeesFiftyThousandonly)byDemandDraft,PayOrderorBanker’sCheque(B.C.)shallbechargedfromeachprospectivebidder.Onlyonpaymentofthecautionmoney,thebidderswouldberegisteredforbiddingandwillbeeligibletoparticipateintheauction.
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vii. The ‘lots’ should be allowed for examination by prospective bidders by following a strictprocedureprescribed for thepurpose toensure, there isno substitution, like, examinationbyonlyonebidderatone time,who canbringoneadditionalperson for consultationandexpertexamination.Theprocedureshall, inter-alia, consistofprescribingApplication formfor inspection, giving details of the bidder (address, name, Telephone No., PAN, details offee payments, etc.). Examination shall be in presence of the Deputy/ Asstt. Commissionernominated for thepurpose, the JewelleryAppraiserof theDepartmentand thewarehouseSuperintendent.
viii. TheReservePrice shallbe fixedbyaPricingCommittee consistingofAddl.Commissioner,Deputy/Asstt.Commissioner, JewelleryAppraiser,aneminentpersoninCommerce/TradeinsuchitemsandaGovernment-ApprovedValuerinrespectoftheseitems.TheselectionofMembersforthePricingCommitteeshallbebythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerconcerned.Inordertoensuresecrecy,the‘ReservePricelist’shouldbekeptinsealed-coverwiththeChairmanoftheJPCtobehanded-overtotheDeputy/Asstt.Commissionersupervisingtheauction,onlyonthedayoftheauction.
ix. The‘ReservePrice’maybefixedtakingintoconsiderationthevalueofseizure,escalationinvalueofthesegoodsovertheyears,presentmarketvalue/demandandexistingrestrictionsonimportofthesegoods.
x. Sincethedisposalofdiamonds,etc.,maybespreadoveraperiodoftime,pricesfixedatonetimemaynotholdgoodsubsequently,andthismaycallforperiodicrevision.The‘Reserve/Fairprice’sofixed,shallbeliableforrevisiononceinthreemonthsorsuchtimeasisconsideredreasonablebythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerconcerned.
xi. The auction shouldbe attendedby thePrincipal Commissioner/Commissioner, theAddl./JointCommissionerconcernedandotherSeniorOfficerstoensuremaximumfairness.
xii. Arecordofallthehighestbidsforeachlotateveryauctionshouldbemaintained.Therecordofbidlistshouldmentionnamesofbiddersandvalue/Amountofbidforthelotinquestion.
xiii. Thehighestbiddershall,onfallofthehammer,deposit25%ofthevalueofthebidasEarnestMoneyonthespot.Thebidderwillbeinformedabouttheacceptanceorrejectionofbidwithin48hoursofcompletionoftheauctionproceedings,bywayoflistingofsuccessfulbidsontheNoticeBoardoftheCustomHouseatMumbai.
xiv. The successfulbidderwillbe required topay thebalanceamountand takedeliveryof thegoodswithin3daysofthereceiptofthecommunicationregardingacceptanceofhisbid.Ifapartyfailstopaythebalanceamountandtakedeliveryofthegoodswithinthestipulatedperiodasabove,theEarnestMoneyshallbeforfeited.
xv. Incaseofrejectionofbid,therejectionletterwillbeissuedandcautionmoneyandearnestmoneycollectedfromthebidderwillberefundedtohimwithinaweek’stime.
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xvi. Allavailablestocksofcutandpolisheddiamonds,roughanduncutdiamonds,preciousandsemi-preciousstonesshouldbetransferredtothePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerofCustoms(Prev.),Mumbai.
xvii. In the case of Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Jaipur, smaller lots of these goods of value notexceedingRs.2lakhsperlotandwhentotalvalueofstock‘ripefordisposal’ofthesegoodsataparticulartimeisless-than-Rs.20lakhs,canbedisposedofbyDisposalUnitsattachedtotheseCommissionerates.Theproceduretobefollowedwillbemutatismutandis,asprescribedaboveexceptthatloweramountofcaution money may be prescribed.
10.2. Thee-auctionofdiamonds,preciousandsemi-preciousstonesisbeingconductedthroughM/sMSTCLtd.ontheirwebsitewww.mstcecommerce.com,theprocedureforwhichisgivenin Chapter 8 of this Manual. The Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), Mumbai has also issued a Public Notice No.3/2008 dated 29.10.2008 in this regard.
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Gold, Silver & Other Precious Metals
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11.1. Both Gold and Silver in all forms, including bullion, ingots, coins, ornaments and crudejewellery,arecoveredunderNotificationNo.31/86-Cusdated05.02.1986issuedunderSection110(1A) of the Customs Act, 1962.ActionstipulatedunderSection110(1B)oftheCustomsAct,1962mustbetakeninallpendingcasesurgently.
11.2. Disposal of Gold, in Standard/ Primary Form of Assured Purity
Theprocedurefordisposalbysaleofseized/confiscatedgold(otherthangoldornaments/jewellery)shallbeasfollows:
i. The saleof seized/confiscatedgold found ‘ripe fordisposal’ shallbe routed throughallPublicSectorBanks(approvedbyRBItoimportandsellgold),MMTCLtd.andSTCLtd.,whichalsohaveauthorisation fromtheir competentauthorities/headoffices todispose/selltheseized/confiscatedgoldhanded-overtothem.
ii. Suchgoldshall,asfaraspossible,beinaneasilymarketableformsuchasTTbars,1kgbars,500/100gbars,etc.Crudegold/ jewellerywillbeconvertedby theCustomsto.999/.995puritybeforedeliverytothebankforsale.
iii. Thesalepriceofgold,irrespectiveoftheformofgold(whetherTTbarsof0.999purityor1kg.barsof0.995purity),willbebasedontheclosingmarketpriceofthepreviousday,asreportedinthelocaleditionsofthethreenationalEconomicdailynewspapers.Allapplicabletaxeswillbeextraandchargeabletothebuyer.
iv. Thepricingofgoldwillbeworkedoutbythebank,takingduenoteofthemethodologyas per Form-23.TheCustomswillacceptthepriceworkedoutbythebankonthisbasis.
v. NoCommissionwillbeleviedbythebankontheCustoms.However,allout-of-pocketexpensesincurredbythebankwouldbedeductible(@1%oftheMarketPrice).
vi. Thebankwillarrangeforpaymentof taxes,asapplicable,outof thesaleproceedsofthegoldandwouldsubmit copies thereof to theconcernedPrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,alongwiththeAdvice/Challanforremittanceofsaleproceeds.ThesaleproceedswillbedepositedimmediatelyaftersaleofgoldintothedesignatedaccounttobeadvisedbythePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerconcerned.
vii. The concerned Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner will provide copies of the‘AssayingCertificate’alongwiththephysicaldeliveryofgoldandassumeresponsibility
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forthefinenessofgoldascertifiedintheAssayingCertificate.Intheeventofanygoldbeing found counterfeit, the same will be returned to the Principal Commissioner/Commissioner concerned. The Department will also ensure that the gold is suitablypackagedasperthepracticeinthemarket.ThebankwouldrendernecessaryassistancetoDepartment.
viii. Thebankwill takephysicaldeliveryof thegold fromthewarehouse/officeagainstasuitable acknowledgment. The control system/ mechanism for this purpose will beworkedoutbythebankandadvisedtotheDepartment.
ix. Thebankwilldecide,atwhichcentre,thegoldistobesoldbasedonvariouscost/otherfactorsandwillalsoexercise itsdiscretion/ judgmentas to: (a)whentosell,and(b)atwhatpricetosell.Althoughithastobeborneinmindthatgoldpricescanfluctuatesignificantly evenduring the course of a single day, theBankwill use its discretion/marketknowledgetogetthebenefitofthe“best”possibleprice.TheconcernedPrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerwill,post-sale,makeanevaluationastowhether,inviewof therangeofpricesprevailingat the timeof sale, the “best”possiblesalehasbeenmade.Theabovearrangementwillbereviewedas-and-whennecessarythroughmutualdiscussion.
x. Thebankwillalsoexplorethescopeformarketabilityofcoins.Thepriceofsuchcoinswillbebasedontheactualgoldcontentonly.
11.3. Disposal of Silver in Primary Form
ThesaleofprimarySilvermaybemadeattheaveragepricereportedinthethreeeconomicdailies---EconomicTimes,BusinessStandardandFinancialExpressonthepreviousdayofsale.TheentireSilverstocks,valuedasabove,maybefirstofferedtoM/sMMTCatadiscountof3%oftheaveragepricefixed.Iftheyfailtoliftthestockwithinthreedays,itcanbesoldinretail,throughtheretailshop,tothepublicon‘first-come-first-served’basis,atadiscountof3%oftheaveragepricefixed,subjecttotheprocedurelaiddownbelow.
i. Goodsshouldbedisposedofin‘as-is-where-is’condition.
ii. Thestockwillbesoldaspertheweightofeachitemasconfiscated,itwillnotbecutorotherwisevariedinsizeandshape.
iii. The sale price of silver sold should be fixed every day, based on the closing bullionexchangepricesof thesamepuritymentioned ineconomicdailies, suchasEconomicTimes,BusinessStandardandFinancialExpressofthepreviousday.Ifpricesofthesamepurityarenotavailableintheaforesaidpapers,thenthepriceshallbeworkedoutonthebasisoftheaverageofpricesofthenearestpurityavailableinthesepapers.
iv. AllstocksofconfiscatedsilvershallbedisposedofbywayofsalethroughCustomsretailshopsonlytoMMTC/Public.
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v. Silver should be sold only to MMTC and/ or such individuals, firms, etc., who areregisteredwiththeIncomeTaxauthoritiesasassessees,andtheirPANshallbequotedintheSaleVoucher.
vi. Theweightofeachsilveringot/brickshouldbeenteredinallrecordsuptothethirddecimalinkg,e.g.21.374kg,9.157kg,etc.
vii. Theexistingquantityrestrictionsof210kg.perpersonmayberetainedexceptinrespectofsaletoMMTC.
11.4. Disposal of Gold/ Silver Jewellery
11.4.1.Jewellery,includingfineJewelleryofgold,silverorotherpreciousmetalsand/orhaving/studdedwithdiamonds,preciousand semi-precious stones, shall bedisposedofon ‘as-is where is-basis’,andtheprocedureprescribedfordisposalofdiamonds,precious&semi-preciousstones,shall be mutatis mutandisfollowed.However,whilefixingfairprice,theValuationCommittee/JPCshallalsotakeintoaccountthemetalcontentandworkmanship.
11.4.2.OtherfineJewellery,Goldornaments,uniquecoins,artpieces,etc.,whichintheopinionofthePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerconcernedcanfetchhigherpricesinpublicauctions/e-auctioneventhoughthegold/silvercontentislow,shallbesoldinpublicauctions.Theprescribedprocedureforsaleinauctionfordisposalofdiamonds,preciousstones&semi-preciousstones,shallmutatis mutandisapply,exceptthatlesseramountofcautionmoneymaybeprescribed.
11.4.3.GoldorSilverinotherforms,coinsbutnotuniquecoins,brokenjewelleryshallbesenttotheGovt.mintforconversionintoprimaryGoldofstandardpurity.TheconvertedGold/Silvermaythereafter be sold as primary-form, throughCommissionerate situated at the sameplacewheremint is situated. If theGold/Silver in formsmentionedatParaabove, cannotbedisposedofbyfollowingtheproceduresprescribedtherein,suchgold/silvermayalsobedisposedofinthemannerprescribedinthispara.
11.5. Disposal of Other Precious Metals
ThedisposalofPlatinum/PalladiumshallbeaffectedbytenderthroughMMTCLtd.,subjecttothefollowingconditions:
i. MMTCwillbepaidservicechargesequivalenttotwopercent(2%)oftheSaleValue.
ii. ThecostofadvertisementmaybechargedseparatelybyMMTC.
iii. ThegoodsshallliewiththeDepartmenttillthesaleisfinalizedbyMMTC.Further,tillthetimetheamountduetotheDepartmentisreceived,thedeliverywouldnotbegiven.
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iv. TheMinimumSalePriceshallbefixedbyaJointPricingCommittee.
v. Sinceanumberofnationallaboratories,likeNationalPhysicalLaboratory(NPL),New
Delhi,NationalMetallurgicalLaboratories, Jamshedpurandotheractualusers, in the
Gems & Jewellery Industry may also be interested in buying these metals, so wide
publicitymaybegiventothesesales.
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Form-23 (ReferPara11.2(iv))
Gold Pricing
1. Quantityofgoldsold ___________g
2. Averagemarketpriceper10grams Rs.___________
(BasedontheclosingmarketpricereportedinthethreeNationalEconomicDailies)
3. Priceofgoldattheaveragemarketprice Rs.___________(i.e.,(1)x(2)/10)
4. Taxesasapplicable Rs.___________5. Total price of gold Rs.___________6. Outofpocketexpenses Rs.___________
(@1%of(3)above)
7. NetpricepayabletoCustoms Rs.___________
(i.e.(3)–(6))
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12.1. Duetolongtimetakeninadjudicationofcasesinvolvingseizureofforeigncurrency,traveller’schequesandbankdrafts,theirvalidityexpiresanddifficultiesareexperiencedinobtainingthecreditagainstsuchdocuments.Suchdelaysalsoaffordopportunitytotheconcernedpersonstoreceivetheamountagainsttheseizeddocuments,onthepretextofthesehavingbeenlostordestroyed.Therefore,theprecautionstobetakentopreventthesesituationsandrealizetheproceedsoftheconfiscatedforeigncurrency,traveller’schequesandbankdrafts,areasfollows:
i. As soon as the traveller’s cheques and/or bankdrafts and/ or other instruments ofexchangeare seized,an intimation in theProformagivenatForm-24 should be sent tothebank/officeofissue,informingitoftheseizure,sothatthepersonfromwhomtheseareseizedmaynotobtainduplicatesandclaimcashagainstthemfromthebank/officeofissue,onthepretextoftheoriginalshavingbeenlostsomewhere.AcopyoftheintimationshouldalsobesenttotheofficeoftheReserveBankofIndia(RBI)throughwhichthecollectioniseventuallyproposedtobemade.
ii. Adjudication of the seized bank drafts and/ or traveller’s cheques and/ or otherinstrumentsofexchangeshould,asfaraspossible,becompletedsufficientlyaheadoftheexpiryoftheperiodofvalidityofthesedocuments,whichnormallyextendsfrom3to6monthsfromthedate-of-issue.
iii. Theconfiscatedforeigncurrencyshouldbesenttoanyauthorizednationalizedbanks/RBI,asapplicable,immediatelyafterfollowingtheprocedureofSection110(1A)/uponcompletion of adjudication for affording credit of the proceeds to the Governmentaccount.ThenecessarydetailsforthiswouldbeprovidedaspertheProformagivenatForm-25.
iv. The confiscated traveller’s cheques, bank drafts and other instruments of exchangeshould be sent to RBI immediately after the adjudication is completed for affordingcreditoftheproceedstotheGovernmentaccount.ThenecessarydetailsforthiswouldbeprovidedaspertheProformagivenatForm-25.
12.2. Normally,thereisnodifficultyingettingearlycreditsofarasforeigncurrencyisconcerned.In regard to the traveller’s cheques and foreign bank drafts also, the credit can be obtainedimmediatelyprovidedthat:(i)thedocumentsarefullydischarged,i.e.,dulysignedbythepersoninwhosefavourthesewereissued;and(ii)thesearepresentedwithintheperiodoftheirvalidity.Mostoftheconfiscatedbank-draftsand/ortraveller’s-chequesdonot,however,containdischargeofthepayee’s/beneficiary’s,andassuchcannotbeencashedorcreditedintheGovernmentaccountinthe
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normalway.UndertheprocedurefollowedbytheRBI,ittakesabout2-3monthstocollectproceedsinsuchcases.Itshould,therefore,bepossiblefortheRBItosendanintimationofcreditinrespectoftheconfiscatedtraveller’schequesandbankdraftswhicharenotfullydischargedwithinaperiodof4monthsfromthedateofreceiptofthedocumentsbythem.If the intimationisnotreceivedwithinthisperiod,theCommissionerateshouldremindtheRBI.Whereverpossible,dischargeofthepayee/beneficiaryshouldbeobtainedontheconfiscatedbankdrafts,etc.
12.3. WhentheGovernment(i.e.,theDepartment)acquirestitletocheques,hundisandsuchothernegotiableinstrumentsbyoperationoflaw(i.e.,byendorsementanddeliveryasrequiredbySection 50 of the Negotiable Instruments Act),theGovernmentisnotentitledtotherightsofaholderinduecourse thereof,asdefined in thesaidActand therefore, theproceedsofsuchconfiscatedinstrumentscouldberealizedfromtheforeignbanksonlyiforderspassedunderIndianlawswerebindingonthem.Inthecircumstances,beforerealizingtheproceedsoftheseconfiscatedinstrumentsfromtheforeignbanks,theRBIhastofurnishanindemnitytothebankconcernedguaranteeingtherefundoftheamountontheproprietyofthepaymentbeingsubsequentlychallengedbythedrawerforonereasonorother.TheRBI,inturn,obtainsanundertakingfromthePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerconcernedasperProformagiveninForm-25 torefundtheamounttotheReserveBankondemand.
12.4. WhenevertheRBIapproachesthedepartmentalauthoritiesforrefundoftheamount,thereshouldbenoquestionofchallengingtheproprietyoftherefund-claimandtheamountshouldberefundedforthwithandnot later thansevendays.Time limit,asenvisaged inSection 27 of the Customs Act, 1962,wouldnotapply insuchcasesasthisprovision isapplicableonlytorefundofduty,whereasinthiscase,itisarefundofproceedsofaconfiscatedinstrumentwhichhasbeenrealized,notstrictlybytheenforcementofanyorderpassedbytheGovernmentbutthroughmutualarrangementbetweentheRBIandthepayingbank.
12.5. Theabove instructionsmayalsobeadoptedmutatismutandis in thecaseofseizedPostalSavings Certificates. An intimation of seizure of National Defence Certificates/National SavingsCertificates, etc., issuedbyPostOfficesmaybe sent to thePostOffices in theProformagivenatForm-26,andacknowledgementobtained.
12.6. RBI, vide their letter ECS 39/122 A-88/89 dated 20.7.1988,haveconveyedtheirapprovaltoStateBankofIndia(SBI)receivingtheforeigncurrencyfromtheCustoms/CGSTandcreditingthesaleproceedstotheCustoms/CGSTaccount,subjecttothefollowingconditions:
i. In caseSBI finds that someof the confiscated currencies arenot encashable and theCustoms/ CGST authorities desire to have those currencies destroyed, necessarypermissionfromtheRBI,ExchangeControlDeptt.,shouldbeobtained.
ii. Ifanoccasionarisesforrefundinginforeignexchange--partorfullvalueofconfiscatedforeigncurrency,alreadycreditedtotheGovernmentaccount,theCustomswillarrangetoobtainthroughSBI,prior-approvalofRBIforthereleaseofForeignexchange.
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Form-24 (ReferPara12.1(i))
Intimation of the Seizure of Credit Instrument/ Currency
1. Descriptionofthecreditinstrument/currency………………………………
2. Fullnameandaddressoftheperson/bankdrawinginstrument…………….
3. Nameandaddressofthedrawee……………………………………………
4. Nameandaddressofthepayee……………………………………………..
5. Authorityunderwhichseized……………………………………………….
6. Actioncontemplated…………………………………………………………
NB:ThebankofissueoftheCreditInstrumentmaypleasetakenoteoftheaboveseizure.Anyrequestforissueofduplicatesandclaimsforcashagainsttheabove-notedinstrument,shouldnotbeaccededtowithoutpriorreferencetothisCommissionerate.Undertakingoffurthercommitmentsinrespectof the above instrumentwith the drawer/ payeemay please be deferred, until the confiscationproceedingscontemplatedarecompleted.
Customs/CGSTOfficer
(Seal)
AddressoftheIssuing/DrawingBank
CopytotheManager,ReserveBankofIndia,PublicAccountsDepartment
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Form-25 (ReferPara12.1(iii))
ProformaforSendingConfiscatedCreditInstruments/CurrenciestoRBIforAffordingCredit to the Government Accounts
From:
The Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs/ CGST
To
TheReserveBankofIndia/AuthorizedNationalizedBanks
Subject:ConfiscationofCreditInstruments/CurrenciesundertheCustomsAct,1962andtheForeign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
Dear Sir,
1 Wehavecausedtobehanded-overtoyouforcollectionandcredittoGovernmentaccountTraveler’scheques/BankDrafts/Currencies,asperdetailsgivenintheattachedstatement.
2. Thesecheques/drafts/currenciesarebeing,hereinafter,referredtoasthecheques.
3. We,hereby,representandwarrantthatwearedulyentitledtoarrangeforthecollectionforandonbehalfofthePresidentofIndiaofeachofthecheques,byvirtueofthechequeshavingbeendulyconfiscatedbyus,inexerciseofthepowersconferredundertheCustomsActandtheForeignExchangeManagementAct(FEMA).We,hereby,requestthattheaggregateofthefaceamountsofthechequesbecollectedandcreditedtotheGovernmentaccount.
4. In order to induce you to complywith our above request,we hereby agree to indemnifyandholdTHERESERVEBANKOFINDIAharmlessandindemnifiedfromany-and-allclaims,demandsand/oractions,whichmaybeassertedorinstitutedagainstitbyanythirdparty(ies)withrespecttoalloranyofthecheques,andatanytimeuponitsrequest,toappearanddefendagainsteachandeverysuchclaim,demandand/oraction.Inanyevent,wewillpayanyjudgement(s),whichmaybeobtainedagainstthesaidBankandwillreimburseitforanyandallexpenses,whichmaybeincurredbyitinconnectiontherewith.
Yoursfaithfully,
ForandonbehalfofthePresidentofIndia
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Form-26 (ReferPara12.5)
ProformaforIntimationofSeizureofNationalDefenceCertificate(NDC)/NationalNationalSavingsCertificate(NSC),etc.,IssuedbyPostOffices
1. NumberofCertificate(includingprefixedalphabets)……………………………..2. Itsdenominationorfacevalue…………………………………………………..3. TypeofCertificate(i.e.,singleholdertypeorjointholder‘A’typeorjointholder‘B’type,ascan
beseenfromtheCertificate)…………………………………………………..4. Name(s)ofholder(s)…………………………………………………..5. Postofficeofissue…………………………………………………..6. Dateofissue…………………………………………………..7. RegistrationNo.givenbyPostOfficeonlefthandbottomcornerofCertificate.………………8. Authorityunderwhichseized…………………………………………………..9. Actioncontemplated…………………………………………………..NB: ThePostOfficeof issueof theCertificate(s)mayplease takenoteof theaboveseizure.Anyrequestforissueofduplicate(s)andclaimsforcashagainsttheabovenotedCertificate(s)neednotbeaccededtowithoutpriorreferencetothisCommissionerate.
Seal Customs/CGSTOfficerNo. Dated ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AcknowledgementtobedetachedandreturnedbythePostOfficeReceivedfromtheCustoms/CGSTCommissionerate/Office………………………..anintimationabouttheconfiscationofthefollowingSavingsCertificate(s). 1. No.oftheCertificate2. Denomination3. Name(s) of the holder(s)4. NameofPostOfficeofissue5. Date of issue
Anoteofthisseizurehasbeenmadeintherecordsofthisoffice.
(Name&date) (PostMaster)
Stamp of Office
To
TheCustoms/CGSTOfficer…………………………………………………………………His/herNo……….…………………………dated……………………………………..refers.
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13.1. Disposal of Seized/ConfiscatedMotorVehicles&Vessels
13.1.1.Conveyances have been notified, vide Notification No. 31/86 dated 5.2.1986, underSection 110(1A) of the Customs Act, 1962.Despitethis,seizedconveyanceare,inmanycases,notbeingdisposedof,pendingcompletionofadjudicationproceedings,Courtcases,etc.,foralongtime,leadingtodeteriorationwithoutanybenefittoanyone.Continuedstorageofsuchconveyancesmayalsoresultinconsiderableexpenditureongaragingfacilitiesandmaintenancecharges.Accordingly,itmustbeensuredthat:
i. PromptactionistakenintermsofSec.110(1B)oftheCustomsAct1962todisposeofallseizedvehicles.
ii. Wheretheorderofconfiscationmentionsfineinlieuofconfiscationorofre-shipment,theperiodallowedforre-shipment/redemptionshouldbeonlyupto120days.Incaseoptionofre-exportofvehicle isgiven,as incaseofCarnet, theperiodallowedforre-export normally shall be twomonths. If the party does not clear the conveyance bypayingupthefineinlieuofconfiscation,ordoesnotarrangetore-exportthevehiclewithinthepermittedperiod,afinalNoticeoftendaysshouldbegiven,afterwhichtheconveyanceshouldbedisposedof.
iii. Wheretheconveyancehasbeenconfiscatedabsolutely,stepsshouldbetakentodisposeof the confiscatedmotor vehicle or vessel straight-away,withoutwaiting for furtheroutcomeinappeal/review.
iv. FortheconveyancesseizedundertheNDPS Act, 1985 oranyotherAct,actionunderSection 451 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973,shallbeinvariablytaken,forwhichanApplicationintheconcernedTrialCourtmustbefiledandpursuedduringthetrial,soastoobtaintheordersofCourtbeforethefinaljudgmentinthecase.Ifnosuchactionhasbeentakentilldate,thesamemustbetakenimmediatelyandpursuedwiththeTrialCourttogettheordersofdisposalfromtheCourtbeforethefinalorders.IncaseofappealspendingwithHighCourt,theHighCourtmustbeapproachedforgettingearlyordersofdisposaloftheconveyances,pendingdecisionintheappeals.
v. Utmostcareshouldbetakentoensurethatconveyancesaresoldattheearliestandatthebestavailablemarketprice,aftergivingwidepublicity,soastoavoidanylosstotheownerintheeventoftheadjudicationorderbeingsetasideonappealorrevision,andtoavoidanypossibledisputewiththeownerregardingtheadequacyofthepriceatwhichtheconveyanceorvesselwassold.
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vi. The position in respect of the conveyances, pending disposal, should be reviewedperiodicallyandactionasnecessarytodisposethemofshouldbetakenexpeditiously.Ifthereisanydelayornegligenceonthepartofanyoftheofficersconcerned,appropriateactiontofixtheresponsibilityandinitiatedisciplinaryactionshouldbetaken.
13.1.2. Conveyancesmaybesoldbypublicauction/e-auction-cum-tenderormaybeappropriatedtothedepartment.
13.2. Disposal of Conveyances with Secret Chambers
Theconveyanceswith‘built-insecretchamber’usedforsmuggling,shallbedisposedofaftersuchchambersarecompletelyremoved.Ifsuchsecretchamberscannotberemoved,theordersoftheBoardshouldinvariablybetakenbeforedisposingofsuchconveyances.
13.3.MaintenanceofSeized/ConfiscatedConveyances
13.3.1.The seized/ confiscated conveyance should be properly looked after during storage.Wheneverthereisadelayinthedisposalofvehicles,vehiclesshouldbejackedandwherevergaragefacilitiesarenotavailable,temporaryshedsshouldtobeerectedfortheirproperstorage.Vehiclesmaybehanded-over to theAutomobileAssociation, if suchorganizationexists at theplace, andvesselsentrustedtotheCustodiansofthePortonmutuallyagreedterms&conditions.Particularcareshouldbetaken,ofthesparepartsandtools.
13.3.2.For the proper upkeep and maintenance of seized/ confiscated vehicles/ vessels, the Head of the Department has been delegated powers for incurring expenditure upto Rs. 2,000/- per two-wheeler, Rs. 5,000/- per four-wheeler, Rs. 10,000/- per six-wheeler and Rs. 50,000/- per vessel per annum. The expenditure should be incurred, having regard to thefollowingconsiderations:
i. TheseizedvehiclesshouldnotbeputtoDepartmentaluse(exceptincaseofexigency,please refer Para 13.4).
ii. Dismantlingofconveyancestotheextentminimumpossible,soas to findouthiddenarticles,ifany.
iii. Theseizedconveyanceshouldbeproperlylookedafterduringstoragebyrunningtheenginesandauxiliarymachinery/equipmentperiodically,inflatingthetyres(incaseofvehicles),checkingtheengines,etc.,andforkeepingtheminaproperstateofroad/sea-worthinessandtokeepthem,asfaraspossible,inproperrunningorder.
iv. Thevesselsmaybebottom-cleanedandifnecessary,becradled
v. Theservicesofamechanicmayberequisitionedtokeeptheconveyanceingoodorder.Butthismayberesortedto,onlyincasesofabsolutenecessityandwiththepermissionoftheofficernot-below-the-rankofAssistantCommissionerincaseofvehicles&PrincipalCommissioner/Commissionerincaseofvessels.
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13.4.DepartmentalUseofSeized/ConfiscatedConveyances
TheconveyanceswhichhavebeenfinallyconfiscatedandhavebecomeGovernmentproperty,canbeusedforGovernmentpurposesinanyexigency.However,theuseoftheseizedconveyancesshould,bekepttotheminimumandtheseshouldonlyberunfromtime-to-timetokeeptheminproperworkingconditionandpreventtheirdeterioration.TheHeadsoftheDepartmentshouldpersonallyensurethatseizedconveyances,etc.,arenotrununnecessarily.
13.5.AppropriationofConfiscatedConveyancesforDepartmentalUse
Beforesellingconfiscatedconveyances, thepossibilityofutilizingthesameforthedepartmentaluse should be fully explored. These conveyances should, however, be utilized only after takingprior-approvaloftheBoard.Atthetimeofmakingsuchproposals,thefollowingparticularsoftheconveyancesshouldbefurnished:
i. Dateofseizure;
ii. Dateof theorderunderwhich itwas confiscated,duty, redemption fine, andpenaltyimposedandrealized;
iii. Nameoftheowneroftheconveyances;
iv. Makeoftheconveyances,itsmodel,enginehorsepowerandseatingcapacity;
v. General conditionof the conveyances and itsmechanical condition, andapproximatemarketvalue,andtheprobableperiodforwhichitcanrendersatisfactoryservice,withorwithoutrepairs;
vi. Totalmileagerunbytheconveyances;
vii. Incaseofvehicle,theclearanceoverroad;
viii. TheareawheretheconveyancesisproposedtobeutilizedintheCommissionerateandthespecificpurposethereof;
ix. Financialimplicationoftheproposal,e.g.,approximateamountofexpenditurelikelytobeincurredtomaketheconveyancesroad/sea-worthy,runningcostandotherrecurringandnon-recurringexpenditure;and
x. Costofappropriation.
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14.1.DisposalofSeized/ConfiscatedDrugFormulations
14.1.1.Drugformulations,ordinarilyfallintwocategories.
i. Thefirstcategoryconsistsofsuchdrugformulations,whicharelabelledinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,andtheRulesframedthereunder.Ifthesamplesdrawnfromtheseized/confiscatedconsignmentsofsuchformulationsarefoundtobeofstandardquality,thesemaybereleasedforuseinhospitalsonly.
ii. The second category consists of formulations which are not labelled in accordancewith the provisions of theDrugs andCosmeticsAct and theRulesmade thereunder.TheDrugsController (India)hasopined that such formulationswouldbedeemed tobe “misbranded”drugsunder thisAct. Further, itwouldordinarilynotbepossible tore-label such products as the information to be given on the labelwould have to beprovidedbythemanufacturer.Hehas,therefore,advisedthatsuchseized/confiscateddrugformulations,fallinginthecategoryof‘misbranded’drugs,shouldbedestroyed.
14.1.2.TheStateDrugControllers/ZonalandPortOfficersof theDrugController (India) shouldinvariablybeconsultedinthecaseofseized/confiscateddrugformulationsandactiontoreleasethemtohospitalsortodestroyasthecasemaybe,shouldbetakenonlyontheadvicegivenbytheseauthorities.ItisemphasizedthattheconsultationfromDrugControllersshouldbedone,withoutfail,atdifferentstages,fromthetimeofseizuretilldisposal,particularlyinregardtoidentificationofthemedicine/drug,itsphysicalconditionandqualityandvaluation.Further,aCertificateshouldbeobtainedfromtheCompetentAuthorityforascertainingwhetherthemedicine/druginquestionwasdamagedordeterioratedandalso,whetheritwasfitforhumanconsumption.Vide Circular F.No.545/1/78-LCI dated 21.12.1978 [refer Appendix –1]
14.1.3.This Manual categorizes Medicines and drugs that remain efficacious only for a limitedperiod,underCategory-IIIofperishableitemsandtheseshouldbedisposedofwithin6monthsoftheirseizureor,wherethedateofexpiryisindicated,wellbeforethatdate.However,theprocedure,asdetailedinthecurrentchapter,mustbestrictlyfollowed.
14.2. Disposal of Bulk Drugs
FollowingdirectionshavebeengivenbytheDrugControllerofIndia,NewDelhitoallZonalofficersandDrugsControllers,videletter No. X-11038/50/80-D dated 09.12.1980 [refer Appendix–II],regardingproceduretobefollowedinthisrespect:
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i. Whenevera request is received from theCustomsorCentral IndirectTaxauthoritiesfor advice on the disposal of confiscateddrugs, aDrug Inspectormaybe deputed toinspect the consignment to seewhether the containers of the drug are damaged, soas toaffect thequalityof thedrug, andwhether the containersare labelledwith theessentialparticulars,suchasthenameofthedrug,nameofthemanufacturer,dateofthemanufactureanddateofexpiry,incaseofdrugshavingalimitedlifeperiod.
ii. Ifoninspection,theDrugInspectorreportsthatthecontainersaredamaged,soastoaffectthequalityoftheproductorthecontainersdonotbeartheessentialparticularsonthelabel,thentheconsignmentofdrugconcernedshouldnotberecommendedtobedisposedofbypublicauction.
iii. Ifthecontainersofthedrugarefoundtobeintactandnotdamaged,andtheyarealsolabelledwithnecessaryparticulars,thenrepresentativesamplesmaybedrawnandgottested.
iv. Ifthesesamplesarereportedtobe‘notofstandardquality’,thenthedrugsinquestionshouldnotberecommendedtobedisposedofbypublicauction.
v. Ifthesamplesarereportedtobeof‘standardquality’,thenthedrugsinquestionmayberecommendedtobesoldbypublicauction.Theauthoritiesrequisitioningthedrugsshouldbe licensedandthedrugspermittedtobesoldonlytomanufacturersholdingvalidmanufacturinglicensesundertheDrugsandCosmeticsAct.
vi. Theprocedureoutlinesabovewouldbeapplicableonly to “bulk drugs” seizedby theCustoms/ Central Indirect Tax Authorities. Confiscated formulations should not beallowedtobesoldbyauction.
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FIRE ARMS
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15.1. Toensuremaximumsafetyofseized/confiscatedprohibited/non-prohibitedboreandservicepatternweapons, theirstorageshouldbedonecentrally(e.g., intherespectiveCommissionerateHeadquarters)underpropersecurity,safetyandsupervision.Forthispurpose,aHistorySheetwitheachweapon,toindicatemake,typeofweapon,registernumber,briefcircumstancesofseizure/confiscation,etc.,shallbepreparedandshallbekeptasrecords,alongwiththeSeizurememo.
15.2.PolicyGuidelinesforDisposalofConfiscatedFireArms
15.2.1. Prohibited bore weaponswillbeconfiscatedandappropriatedonlyforthedepartmentaluse/orgiventopersonsspecificallyallottedbytheMinistry,exceptthefollowing:
i. Disposal of war-like stores and their components, etc.: Detailsofallconfiscatedwar-likestores,i.e.,Missiles,WeaponsofMassDestruction,grenades,rocketlaunchers,mines,nightvisiondevices,HHGs&MMGs,etc.,andtheircomponentsandsuchotherstoresofsimilarnature,shallbe intimatedto theMinistryofDefence forobtainingdisposalinstructions,throughDGRI,bytheconcernedPrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner.
ii. Disposal of Prohibited fire arms and Prohibited bore fire arms: Details of certain selectedtypesofconfiscatedautomaticfirearms,e.g.,7.62mmSLRs,AK-47rifles,7.62mmLMGs,9mmcarbine,etc.,andtheirammunitionsaftertakingcareoftheDepartmentalrequirements,beintimatedtotheMinistryofHomeAffairs,forreallocationtounitsofArmy/CentralPara-MilitaryForces(CPMF)/StatePoliceForcesinvolvedinCIOperation,asperordersofMHA(ProvisioningBranch).
iii. Service pattern and other Prohibited bore fire arms: Details of all confiscated servicepatternandotherProhibitedbore firearmsandtheirammunition,whichareclassifiable under categories I(b), I(c) of Schedule I of the Arms Rules, 2016,whichshall,inter-alia,includeallsemi-automaticandotherfirearmsofthetypeinuseoftheArmedForcesorCentralPara-MilitaryForces/PoliceForcesortheStatePoliceForcesshall,aftertakingcareoftheDepartmentalrequirement,beintimatedtotheMinistryofHomeAffairs(ProvisioningBranch),GovernmentofIndia,fordisposalinstructions,inrevisedProformagivenatForm-27.
15.2.2.Confiscated Non-Prohibited bore weapons cannot be sold to Departmental officersandinsteadaschemeforloaningofweaponshasbeenintroduced.SuchweaponswouldbegiventotheDepartmentalofficersonleaseterms,onaselectivebasis,subjecttotheconditionthaton
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retirement/superannuation,theseweaponswouldbereturnedtotheDepartment.TheleaseoffirearmstoDepartmentalofficerswillbegovernedbytheinstructionscontainedinPara 15.2.4 of this Chapter.
15.2.3. Sale of confiscatedNon-ProhibitedBore (NPB)weapons to theMembers ofParliament:
i. Ifaftermeetingtheaboverequirements,Non-ProhibitedBoreconfiscatedweaponsareavailable,thesecanbesoldtothesittingMembersofParliament(MP)on‘first-come-first-served’basis,afterreceivingtheirconfirmationinwritingthattheydonotown/possessanyweaponatpresent.TheordersoftheMinisterofStateforFinance(Revenue)willbeobtainedineachspecificcase.
ii. OnlyoneweaponwillbeallottedtoanMPfromtheconfiscatedstockandnoreplacementwillbepermissible,evenincases,thefirstweaponallottedhaseitherbeenlostorstolenorbecomedefectiveornon-serviceableduetoexcessiveuseorobsolescence.
iii. Theresale/transferofNPBweapon,afteritissoldtotheMemberofParliamentissubjecttotheconditionthatsuchapersonwillnotdisposeitofforaperiodoftenyears,fromthedateofpurchase.Thereafter,heshallbefreetodisposeitoforkeepit.However,onhisdemise,thedisposalofsuchweaponwillbedealtbyhislegalheirsinaccordancewiththegenerallaws.
iv. ThesalepriceofNPBweapontobesoldtotheMPwillbegovernedbytheinstructionscontained in para 15.2.4.5 of this Chapter.
v. ThesaleofNPBweapontotheMPshasbeencentralizedinDelhiandthiswillbedoneonly by the Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), NewCustomHouse,IGIAirport,NewDelhi.
vi. All Commissionerates shall transfer the NPB weapons which have become ‘ripe fordisposal’tothePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerofCustoms(Preventive),NewDelhi immediately. They will also transfer all the NPB weapons surrendered by theofficersatthetimeoftheirretirement/superannuation.
vii. ThePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionerofCustoms(Prev.),Delhiwill informtheMinistryaboutthebalanceoffirearmsavailablewiththemintheprescribedformatonamonthlybasistoenabletheMinistrytotakedecisionontherequestsreceivedfromtheMembersofParliament.
viii. Any relaxation in the existing guidelines would require the specific approval of theHon’bleFinanceMinisterineachcase.
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15.2.4.LoaningofFirearmstotheDepartmentalOfficers
15.2.4.1.ConfiscatedweaponsofNon-ProhibitedBoremay,insuitablecases,beloanedtoexecutiveofficersof theCBIC,who require them for self-protection in the courseofperformanceof their duties, on the condition that the weapons are returned by the officers to theDepartment,whennolongerrequiredandinanycase,ontheirretirement/superannuationortheirleavingtheDepartmentforanyreasons,whatsoever.Theguidelines,inthisregard,areasfollows:
i. TheweaponswillbeloanedonlytoofficerswhopossessavalidArmslicense.
ii. Notmorethanoneweaponwillbegiventoanindividualofficer.
iii. TherequestoftheofficershouldbeforwardedbytheconcernedPrincipalCommissioner/Commissioner,whoaftersatisfyinghimselfoftheaboverequirement,shallrecommendtherequestoftheofficertotheDirectorateofLogistics,forfurtheractioninthematter.
15.2.4.2.The followingprocedure shall be followed for loaningof Firearms to theDepartmentalofficers:
i. AremarkinredinkshouldbeaffixedintheServiceBookoftheofficerconcernedtotheeffectthat___________boreRevolver/Pistolofmake_________bearingnumber_________hasbeenloanedtotheofficer.
ii. ThisremarkshouldbeattestedbytheHeadoftheDepartment.
iii. The Officer should give an Undertaking in the Proforma given at Form-28. This UndertakingshouldbekeptinthecustodyofthecontrollingHeadoftheDepartmentoftheofficerconcerned.
iv. AcopyoftheUndertakingshouldbeforwardedtotheDirectorateofLogistics.
v. TheDirectorateofLogisticsshouldmaintainaRegister,whichshouldclearlyindicatethenamesoftheofficertowhomtheweaponhasbeenloaned,thedateofsuperannuationoftheofficerandthemake,modelandthenumberoftheweapon.AyearlyreviewoftheRegistershouldbedonebytheDirectorateofLogisticstoensurethat inallcaseswheretheofficershaveretiredorleftthedepartment,duringtheperiodofthereview,theweaponshavebeenresumedandtakenbackintostock.
vi. As-and-whenweapons are returned, the second copy of theUndertaking kept in theServiceRecordshouldbecancelledby theHeadof theDepartmentconcerned,underintimationtotheDirectorateofLogistics.SuitableentriesshouldbemadeintheServiceBookoftheofficerconcerned,regardingtheresumptionofweaponsandcancellationoftheUndertakinggivenbytheofficer.TheDirectorateofLogisticsshould,onreceiptof
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thisintimation,enterthefactofresumptionintheRegistermaintainedbyitandcanceltheoriginalUndertaking.
vii. During their tours, the officers of the Directorate of Logistics should inspect theCommissioneraterecordof theweapons loanedoutandsatisfy themselvesthat inallcases,wheretheloaneeofficershaveretired/leftthedepartment,theweaponsloanedtothemhavebeenresumed.
viii. WhereloaneeofficerhasbeentransferredoutoftheCommissionerate,theUndertakinggiven by him should be transferred to his new Commissionerate, alongwith ServiceRecords.
15.2.4.3.Sale of Ammunition totheExecutiveofficersofCBIC, towhomtheweaponshavebeenallottedonloan-basisshallbegovernedbythefollowingguidelines:
i. TheammunitionwillbesoldatapriceequivalenttoC.I.Fvalue.Inaddition,allapplicabletaxes,ifany,willalsohavetobepaid.
ii. Theofficerswillbeallowedtopurchase25roundsofammunitionatatime,subjecttothenumberofroundspermittedintheArmslicense.
iii. Thedepartmentalofficersalreadypossessingfire-arms,onrequest,willalsobeallowedtopurchasetheammunition,subjecttothenumberofroundsofammunitionreferredtoin(ii)above.
iv. TheammunitionmaybesoldtoofficersaftertheproductionofvalidArmslicenseandthefire-armtheypossess.
15.2.4.4.Recoveryofcostofweaponsinthecaseoflossbydepartmentalofficers:
Thefollowingcourseofactionmaybetakenineachcaseofreportedlossofweapon,whichisallottedtotheDepartmentalofficers:
i. If a confiscated weapon leased to a departmental officer is lost for any reason, itsreplacement cost will be recovered from him immediately, i.e., regardless of anydepartmentalaction,attheratefixedbytheCustomsdepartmentforsaleofsuchweapontotheMPs/VIPs,etc.
ii. Adepartmentalinquirymaybeconductedagainsttheofficer,preferablyafterobtainingareportfromthepoliceregardingtheirinquiryundertheArmsAct.Incasethepoliceinquirypointstowardsnegligenceorseriouslapseorfraudonthepartoftheofficer,afineequivalenttothereplacementcostofthelostweaponmaybeimposedontheofficer,inadditiontoimpositionofanyotherfine/penalty/punishmentasmaybecontemplatedunderCCS(CCA)ConductRules,1965.
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iii. TheDirectorateofLogisticsshouldperiodicallyconductreviewoftheleasedweapons,inconsultationwithCommissionerates.Incasewhereitisfoundthatcontinuanceofleaseofweaponisnotwarranted,duetochangedcircumstances,theleasedweaponshouldbesurrenderedbytheallotteeofficertothepoolforre-allotmentorsaletoMPs/VIPs.
15.2.4.5. Pricing of Weapons for the Sale to MPs/ VIPs:
i. ThepricingofNon-ProhibitedBore(NPB)weaponsallottedtoMPs/VIPswillbemadeonthebasisoftheprevailingCIFpricesofthesimilarweaponsforimportintoIndiaplustheCustomsDutyleviable,prices,asillustratedbelow(Taxesasapplicablewillbechargeableonthispriceinaddition).
Illustration: Suppose the C.I.F. price of a particular model of an NPB weapons is Rs. 8,000/-. The Sale price of the said weapon shall be fixed/ determined as under:
a) C.I.F. price Rs. 8,000/-b) Customs Duty Ad-valorem as applicable Rs.12,000/-c) C.I.F. cum duty price (a) + (b) Rs.20,000/-d) 10% of C.I.F. cum duly price(c) Rs. 2,000/-e) Sale Price (c) + (d) (Taxes will be charged extra,
as applicable)Rs.22,000/-
ii. Thoughnormallynoregularimportsofweaponsarepermitted,butoccasionalreleaseoftheweaponstoreturningIndiandiplomats,etc.,onTransferofResidence(TR)ispermittedandthepricesfordutypurposesarebeingdetermined.ThesepricescouldbemadeuseoffordeterminingthelikelyCIFpricesofidentical/similarmodelsofweaponsofthesamemanufacturer.
iii. WhereverpricesofparticularmodelsofweaponsforsalebytheDepartmenttoMPs/VIPsarenoteasilyforthcoming,thelatestavailablepricelists,asavailableonInternetcouldbetakenintoaccount.Asthesepricesinthecountryofsalearegenerallyinclusiveofalltaxes& incidentals,etc.,anaveragedeductionof33%couldbegivenover thesepricesfornotionallyarrivingattheCIFpricesfortheparticularmodels(orsomewhatnearestcomparable/similarmodels)forimportintoIndia.
15.3. Disposal of Obsolete/ Obsolescent, Confiscated, Seized/ Recovered Fire Arms and Ammunition of Prohibited/ Non-prohibited Bores and Country-Made Weapons
As disposal of seized fire arms,which are obsolete/ obsolescent, is required to be done by theconcernedofficesinaneffectivemannerandtoavoidunnecessarypilingupofweaponsinGovernmentArmories, thedisposalofaforesaidcategoriesofarmsandammunitionshallberegulated in themannerindicatedinthefollowingparagraphs:
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i. First&foremost,theobsoletefirearmsarerequiredtobecondemned.Forthispurpose,theprocedureprescribedbytheArmytowardscondemnation/declaringúnserviceabilityofthefirearms,beingpresentlyfollowedbysomeoftheCentralPara-MilitaryForces,maybeadopted.Agistofsuchprocedure,prescribedbyMinistry of Home Affairs, vide no.V-11020/14/96-ARMS (PB) and V-11020/7/97-Arms (PB) both dated 16.10.2001, presentlybeingfollowedinCRPFisgivenbelow:
“According to guidelines issued in the Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Regulations No.SA/ A-16.8 of Indian Army and Standing Order 11/ 76 of CRPF, an Electrical & Mechanical Assistant Engineer (Small Arms) [EMAE(SA)] is authorized to declare a fire arm unserviceable. In CRPF, the officers who have undergone EMAE(SA) course at the Army Training Centre, are called as Arms Inspector (SA) and made available to the Arms workshops. By virtue of the technical knowledge attained by them during the course, they are authorized to carry out technical examination of fire arms and sentence them unserviceable. The qualified Arms Inspecting Authority is acceptable as competent authority for conditioning the arms as unserviceable/ Beyond Economical Repair (BER).
A Fire arm can be declared unserviceable in the following circumstances:
1. In case of damage occurred due to accident/ failure caused during the firing. If a fire arm is damaged during the firing or accident, a board of officers is constituted to conduct a COI for investigating the circumstances under which the arm was damaged. Before finalizing the COI, a technical opinion is obtained from Ammunition Technician Officer/ Arms Inspection Authority (AIA) regarding the probable cause of damage. The AIA is required to furnish this report regarding the damage/ condition of the weapon in the proforma prescribed for this purpose.
2. As per existing rules and regulations, technical inspection of arms is made once in a year by our AIA. During the inspection, if a weapon is found damaged, the AIA sentence the weapon as repairable or unserviceable, considering its condition. If an arm is sentenced unserviceable ‘not due to fair wear and tear’, the AIA suggest the concerned head of office to conduct a COI for investigating the circumstances under which the fire arms got damaged. During the technical inspection, the AIA follows the gauging limits/ standards as prescribed for declaring the weapon unserviceable. Further, in case of arm damaged ‘due to unfair wear and tear’, the AIA is supposed to give his recommendation considering the extent of damage and the cause of the weapon, as per existing rules.”
ThejurisdictionalCommissionermaytaketheassistanceofEngineersattached
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toArmy/CentralParaMilitaryForces in their jurisdiction inorder to get theobsoletefirearmsdeclaredasunserviceable/BER.
Precautionstopreventmisuseofseized/confiscatedarms/ammunitions
In order to prevent misuse of various categories of arms and ammunition confiscated forfeited, seized/ recovered by the Central Para Military Force/ the State Police Forces, there is a need to develop and ensure proper accountability regarding storage and registration of such weapons. For this purpose, all such weapons captured/ confiscated/ surrendered shall be taken on charge of memo of seizures, to be signed by the persons involved in the confiscation/ seizure/ capture. An FIR shall be lodged by the seizing authority with the nearest police station on the basis of memo of seizure explaining the complete circumstances of the case, for further necessary action, under the relevant provisions of law. The weapons shall be handed-over to the concerned authorities as per the Seizure memo. Keeping in view the safety of these weapons/ Arms/ Ammunition, their storage should normally not be allowed in the Police Stations. To ensure maximum safety of confiscated/ seized/ captured prohibited, prohibited bore and service pattern weapons, their storage should be done, centrally (e.g., in the respective State/ Force, Headquarters, under proper security, safety and supervision). For this purpose, a History Sheet with each weapon to indicate make, type of weapon, register number, brief circumstances of confiscation, capture, seizure, etc., shall be prepared and shall be kept as records, alongwith the memo of seizure. A specific time of three months for moving the lot of weapons from intermediate storage place to final place should be observed. The details of seizure, FIR lodged and confiscation orders obtained from competent courts shall be maintained by the State Police/ CPMF Headquarters and reported to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Disposal of ammunition: The instructions contained herein above shall mutatis-mutandis apply to the disposal of the corresponding categories of ammunition.”
ii. Thedestruction/defacing/mutilationofweaponswillbesupervisedbyaCommitteeconsistingof the Additional/ Joint Commissioner concerned, two officersof the rank of the Deputy/AssistantCommissioner.Thewoodenbuttscanbebrokenandthemetalpartoftheweaponscanbedestroyedbyputtinginfurnacesafterensuringthatthereisnoexplosivematerialinside.
iii. A recordofweaponsdestroyed/defaced/mutilated shouldbemaintained in the followingProforma:
i. Fullnomenclatureofweaponspecifiescaliberandtypeofweapons,i.e.,revolver,pistol,shotGun,rifle,stemcarbine,etc.
ii. Registerednumberandmanufacturer’sparticulars (i.e., firmname, countryoforigin,countrymade,etc.)
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iii. Reasonsforconfiscation/surrender,givingfulldetailsofOwner,ifany
iv. Reasons/ authority for destruction, giving reference of competent authorities givingorders for destruction
v. Details
vi. Anyotherremarks,ifany
Certifiedthattheweapon,asstatedabove,hasbeenphysicallydestroyed/defaced/mutilatedin-full,inourpresence,totheextentthateventhepartscannotbereused.
Signature&Designationofthreeofficers:
1.
2.
3.
Date:______________
Place:______________
iv The instructions contained herein above shall mutatis-mutandis apply to the disposal ofcorrespondingcategoriesofammunition.
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Form-27 (ReferPara15.2.1(iii))
Statement of Stocks of Confiscated/ Forfeited Service Pattern and Prohibited Bore Arms
S. No.
Descrip-tion
of the weapon
Caliber Wheth-er the
weapon is free from encum- -brances or orders of compe--tent Court for its use has been obtained
Indicate, if the
weapon is ser-
-viceable or other-
wise
Opening Stock
Stock added during
the Month
To--tal
Stock trans-ferred
to CPO/ State Police during
the Month,if any
Bal-ance as on last day
of the Month
Remarks.Indicate if
this weapon is required by State Police
for its use and state the num--ber required
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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Form-28 (ReferPara15.2.4.2(iii))
UndertakingforLoaningofNon-ProhibitedBoreArmstoDepartmentalOfficers
I, ________ , son/ daughter of ________ , resident of _____________ , herebyundertake to abide by thefollowingstipulationsmadebytheGovernmentofIndiawhichmaybechangedoramendedfromtimetotime.
1. Theloanedarm/weapon/Ammunitionswillbereturnedwhennolongerrequiredorinanycase onmy attaining superannuation or voluntary retirement or resignation or dismissalfromserviceoranyothernaturalcalamity,whicheveroccursearlier.
2. The Government of India is, and shall continue to be, the owner of the arm/ weapon/Ammunitionsandthatthisisgivenpurelyonloan-basisbytheGovernmenttomeandthattherecannotandshallnotbealegalheirorsuccessororclaimantfortheloanedgun/weapon/Ammunitionstome.
3. Incaseoflossordamageortheftoraccidentoranyothernaturalcalamityoractofnature,I undertake to pay full price/ cost of the loaned arm/ gun/weapon/ ammunitions to theGovernmentofIndiaasdeterminedbytheGovernmentofIndia.
4. Iacknowledgethatforthepurposeofrecoveryofthecost,thesameshallbecalculatedonthebasisofthepriceplustherateoftheCustomsdutyasfixedbytheGovernmentfromtime-to-timeandatanyparticulargivensituation.
Mydateofsuperannuationis____________
The Schedule
Descriptionofweapon
Maker’sName
Description
S.Number
INWITNESSWHEREOF theMortgaging or/ Borrower has hereunto set his hand and Shri/Ms.___________________forandonbehalfofthePresidentofIndiahashereuntosethishand.
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*Signedbythesaid
(Nameanddesignationoftheborrower)
________________________________
in the presence of
1.______________________________
2._____________________________
(SignatureofWitnesses)
________________________________
(Signature&DesignationoftheBorrower)
________________________________
Signedby(NameandDesignation)
________________________________
forandonbehalfofthePresidentof
India in the presence of
1.______________________________
2._____________________________
(SignatureofWitnesses)
________________________________
(Signature&DesignationoftheOfficer)
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16.1. WithaviewtobringuniformityinapproachindrawingsamplesfromseizedNarcoticdrugsandPsychotropicsubstances,particularlywithregardtothenumberofsamplesdrawn,quantityofsample,methodofsealing,modeofpacking,dispatchofsamples,etc.,tothelaboratoryconcernedfortestingpurposesaswellasinthehandlingofdrugsamplesatdifferentstagesandplacesanddisposalofseizeddrugs, a standard procedure is outlined in the Standing Order No. 1/89 dated 13.6.1989 issued by the Ministry under Section 52A(1) of the NDPS Act, 1985 read with NCB Standing Order No. 1/88 and 2/88 latter dated 11.04.1988. (These instructions are given in Appendix-III A, Appendix-III B and Appendix-III C)
16.2.Notification in F.No. V/2/2004-N.C.II dated 16.01.2015 (GSR 38(E)), prescribes inpara-2(Appendix- III D) thatallnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances, controlledsubstancesandconveyancesshallbedisposedofunderSection52AofthesaidAct.Mostofthenarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancescannotbeconclusivelyprovedtobesuchdrugsorsubstancesmerelyby visual examination in the Trial Court and they require to be proved by Chemical analysis tobe conductedbyChemists authorizedunderSection293of Cr. P.C. 1973.NotificationNo.74F.No.50/53/76-Ad.II dated 17th July 1976,asamendedvideNotificationdated2nd February 1977,havedeclaredChemistsofdifferentgradesworkinginCentralRevenuesControlLaboratories(CRCL)asChemiststotheGovernmentforthepurposeofSection 293 of Cr.P.C.
16.3.As regards to materials, apparatus, utensils, any other articles (other than narcotic drugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyances),seizedalongwithNarcoticDrugsorPsychotropicSubstances,orinrespectofwhichanyoffenceispunishableunderChapterIVoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985,theyshallbedealtaspertheprovisionsofthe Section 451 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.),whichisreproducedbelow:
“451. Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases: When any property is produced before any criminal court during any enquiry or trial, the court may
make such order as it thinks fit for the proper custody of such property, pending the conclusion of the enquiry or trial, and, if the property is subject to speedy natural decay, or if it is otherwise expedient so to do, the court may after recording such evidence as it thinks necessary, order it to be sold or otherwise disposed of.
Explanation: For the purpose of this Section “property” includes-
a. Property of any kind or document which is produced before the court or which is in its custody,
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b. Any property regarding which an offence appears to have been committed or which appears to have been used for the commission of any offense.”
16.4. Disposal/ destruction of seized drugs and compliance of Supreme Court Orders
16.4.1.TheHon’ble Supreme Court, in its Order dated 11.04.12, in the case of UOI vs Mohanlal and Anr. held that thehazardousnatureof the substance seized in largequantities all over thecountry,must not be let loose on the societybecauseof human failure or failure of the system,thatispurportedtohavebeenputinplace.SincetheNDPSActprovidesforpre-trialdisposalofdrugs (Sec 52A of NDPS Act),thepost-trialdisposalcanalsobedonefollowingtheCourtorder.Accordingly,Ministry, vide F.No.591/06/2012-Cus (AS) dated 07.08.2013,thefollowingactionplanisstipulated:
i. PrincipalChiefCommissioner/ChiefCommissionertolookintothematterpersonallyandtoensureall-outeffortsaremadefordisposalofnarcoticdrugs lyinginCustomsMalkhanas/Godownsandpre-trialdisposalapplicationsarefiledforissuanceoforderfordisposal, eitherbywayofdestructionordisposal throughdesignatedauthorities,fromthecourts.
ii. Whereverthecasesattainedfinalityandthecontrabandseizedarenotdestroyed,thesameshallbedisposedofasperguidelinesexpeditiously.
iii. TheofficersdealingwithNDPScasesmaybeaskedtodrawattentionoftheconcernedMagistratesofthecourtstotheaboveSupremeCourt’sorderswhileseekingordersforpre-trialdisposal.
iv. All jurisdictionalCommissioners shouldchalkout time table forensuringdisposalofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstanceslyinginstockandensurethatthesameisdisposedof/destroyedinatime-boundmannerattheearliestpossible,followingtheprescribedprocedure.
v. Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner, Directorate of Logistics shall monitor theprogress of disposal/ destruction of narcotic drugs by the field formations and keeptrackoftherecordsperiodicallybyseekingreportsfromthefieldformations.
vi. AconsolidatedquarterlyreportondetailsofdisposalofcontrabandsseizedundertheNDPSAct1985shallbesubmittedtotheBoardby15thdayofthemonthsucceedingthequarter.
16.4.2.NotificationG.S.R.38(E)inF.No.V/2/2004-NC.IIindicates the procedure for disposal of all narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyancesunderSection 52A of the NDPS Act,asgiveninAppendix-IIID.Subsequently,videitsfurtherOrder dated 28.01.2016 in Union of India vs. Mohanlal and Anr., the Hon’ble Supreme Court had observed (in para 19) thattherearecertaindifferencesbetweenthisNotificationandtheStandingOrderNo.1/89,butheldthattheNotificationG.S.R.38(E)inF.No.V/2/2004-NC.IIwouldprevailtotheextentof the differences therein. Accordingly, the following procedures are prescribed:
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16.5. General Procedure for Sampling, Storage, Etc.
16.5.1.Sampling,classification,etc.,ofdrugs:Allthedrugsshallbeproperlyclassifiedcarefully,weighedandsampledonthespotofseizure.
16.5.2.Drawal of samples: AfterseizureofthegoodsanddepositinthedesignatedGodowns,theInvestigatingOfficershallapplytotheMagistrateunderSection 52A of the NDPS Act 1985 in the mannerprescribed.AftersuchapplicationtoMagistrateunderSub-Section (2) of Section 52A of the Act,theInvestigatingOfficershallensurethatsamplesofthematerialseizedaredrawninthepresenceoftheMagistrateandcertifiedbytheMagistrate.
16.5.3. Quantity to be drawn for the sampling: Thequantitytobedrawnineachsampleforchemicaltestshallnotbelessthan5gramsinrespectofallnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,saveincasesofopium,ganjaandcharas(hasish),whereaquantityof24gramsineachcaseisrequiredforchemicaltest.Thesamequantitiesshallbetakenfortheduplicatesamplealso.Theseizeddrugsinthepackages/containersshallbewellmixedtomakeithomogeneousandrepresentativebeforethe sample (in duplicate)isdrawn.
16.5.4. Method of drawal:
16.5.4.1.Single container/ package: In thecaseofSeizureofa singlepackage/ container,onesample(induplicate)shallbedrawn.Normally, it isadvisabletodrawonesample(induplicate)fromeachpackage/containerincaseofseizureofmorethanonepackage/container.
16.5.4.2. Bunch of Packages/ Containers: However, when the packages/ containers seizedtogetherareofidenticalsizeandweight,bearingidenticalmarkingsandthecontentofeachpackagegivenidenticalresultsoncolortestbythedrugidentificationkit,conclusivelyindicatingthatthepackagesareidenticalinallrespects,thepackages/containersmaybecarefullybunchedinlotsof10packages/containers,exceptinthecaseofganjaandhashish(charas),whereitmaybebunchedinlotsof40suchpackages/containers.Foreachsuchlotofpackages/containers,onesample(induplicate)maybedrawn.
Bunching for:-
i. Hasish and Ganja:Where aftermaking such lots, in the case of Hashish and Ganja,less than20packages/containersremain,and inthecaseofotherdrugs, less than5packages/containersremain,nobunchingwillbenecessary.
ii. Other drugs: Ifsuchremaindersare5ormorethan5inthecaseofotherdrugsandsubstances, and 20 ormore in the case of Ganja and Hashish, onemore sample (induplicate)maybedrawnforsuchreminderpackage/container.
16.5.4.3. Drawal of representative samples: While drawing one sample (in duplicate) fromaparticular lot, itmustbeensured that representativesample inequalquantity is taken froma
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package/ container of that lot andmixed together tomake a compositewhole fromwhich thesamplesaredrawnforthatlot.
16.5.5. Storage of samples- Procedure: The sample in duplicate should be kept in heat-sealedplasticbags,asitisconvenientandsafe.Theplasticbagcontainershouldbekeptinapaperenvelopewhichmaybesealedproperly.Suchsealedenvelopemaybemarkedasoriginalandduplicate.BoththeenvelopeshouldbeartheS.No.ofthepackage(s)/container(s)fromwhichthesamplehasbeendrawn.TheduplicateenvelopecontainingthesamplewillalsohaveareferenceoftheTestMemo.Thesealsshouldbe legible.Thisenvelopewhichshouldalsobesealedandmarked ‘Secret-Drugsample/TestMemo’istobesenttothechemicallaboratoryconcerned.
16.5.6. Dispatch of samples for testing: TheSeizingofficersoftheCentralGovernmentDepartments,viz.,Customs,CentralExcise,CGST,CentralBureauofNarcotics,NarcoticsControlBureau,DirectorateofRevenueIntelligence,etc.,shoulddispatchsamplesoftheseizeddrugs,withendorsementfromtheMagistrate,tooneoftheLaboratoriesoftheCentralRevenuesControlLaboratory(CRCL)nearesttotheirofficedependingupontheavailabilityofthetestfacilities.
16.5.7. Preparation of inventory: Aftersampling,detailedinventoryofsuchpackages/containersshallbepreparedforbeingenclosedwiththePanchnama.Originalwrappersshallalsobepreservedforevidentiarypurposes.
16.6. Procedure for Receipt and of taking Custody of Drugs and their Storage
16.6.1.Alldrugsshouldinvariablybestoredinsafesandvaultsprovidedwithdouble-lockingsystem.AgenciesoftheCentralandStateGovernmentsmayspecificallydesignatetheirGodownsforstoragepurposes.TheGodownsshouldbeselectedkeepinginviewtheirsecurityangle,proximitytocourts,etc.
16.6.2. Maintenance of Godowns and procedure for depositing drugs: Such Godowns, as amatterofrule,shallbeplacedunder theover-allsupervisionandchargeofaGazettedofficeroftherespectiveenforcementagency,whoshallexerciseutmostcare,circumspectionandpersonalsupervisionasfaraspossible.EachSeizingofficershalldepositthedrugsfully-packedandsealedintheGodownwithin48hoursofsuchseizure,withaforwardingmemoindicatingNDPSCrimeNo.asperCrimeandProsecution(C&PRegister)underthenewlaw,nameoftheaccused,referenceofTestMemo,descriptionofthedrugs,totalno.ofpackages/containers,etc.
16.6.3. Acknowledgement to be obtained: TheSeizingofficer,afterobtaininganacknowledgementfor such deposit in the format (Form-29)shallhand-oversuchacknowledgementtotheInvestigatingofficerofthecase,alongwiththecasedossiersforfurtherproceedings.
16.6.4. Action to be taken by Godown in-charge before acceptance of drugs for deposit: The Officer-in-chargeoftheGodown,beforeacceptingthedepositofdrugs,shallensurethatthesameareproperlypackedandsealed.Heshallalsoarrangethepackage/containers(case-wiseandlot-wise)forquickretrieval,etc.
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16.6.5. Maintenance of Godown Register: TheGodown-in-chargeisrequiredtomaintainRegisterwhereinentriesofreceiptshouldbemadeasperformatatForm-30.
16.6.6.InspectionbyInspectingOfficers:ItshallbeincumbentupontheInspectingOfficerstomakefrequentvisitstotheGodownforensuringadequatesecurityandsafetyandfortakingmeasuresfortimelydisposalofdrugs.TheInspectingOfficersshouldrecordtheirremarks/observationsagainstCol.15oftheFormatatForm-30.
16.6.7. Prescription of periodical Reports and Returns: The Heads of the respective enforcement agencies(bothCentralandStateGovernments)mayprescribesuchperiodicalReportsandReturns,astheymaydeemfit,tomonitorthesafereceipt,deposit,storage,accountinganddisposalofseizeddrugs.
16.6.8. Pre-trial disposal of drugs: Sincetheearlydisposalofdrugsassumesutmostconsiderationand importance, theenforcementagenciesmayobtainorders forpre-trialdisposalofdrugsandotherarticles(includingconveyance,ifany)byhavingrecoursetotheprovisionsofsub-Section(2)ofSection52AoftheNDPSAct.
16.7. Action by Police and Other Empowered Officers for Pre-Trial Disposal
16.7.1.Filing of Charge Sheet/ Complaint: Complaints by the respective enforcement agenciesmustbefiledaftercompletionofinvestigation,withintheperiodstipulatedbytheNDPSAct,onaprioritybasis.Thisrequirestometiculouslyadheredto.
16.7.2. Documents to accompany Application: WhilemovingtheApplicationundersub-Section(2)ofSection52Aof theNDPSAct,productionofall seizedarticles/drugs,etc.,alongwith thePanchnama(inoriginal)anddetailedInventorythereof,isessential.Theinventoryshallbecompleteinallrespectsandcontainsuchparticulars,asmayberelevanttoestablishnexus/identityofarticles.TheChemicalAnalysisReportshouldalsobesimultaneouslyfiled.
16.8. ProcedureforDisposal
16.8.1.Relevantextracts(para4to13)oftheNotificationdated16.1.2015, are reproduced for compliance:
“4. Mannerofdisposal.
(1) Whereanynarcoticdrug,psychotropicsubstance,controlledsubstanceorconveyancehasbeenseizedandforwardedtotheofficer-in-chargeofthenearestpolicestationortotheofficerempoweredunderSection53of thesaidActor if it is seizedbysuchanofficerhimself,heshallpreparean inventoryofsuchnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesorconveyancesasperAnnexure1tothisNotificationandapplytoanyMagistrateundersub-Section(2)ofSection52AofthesaidActasperAnnexure2tothisNotificationwithinthirtydaysfromthedateofreceiptofChemicalAnalysisReportofseized narcotic drugs,psychotropicsubstancesorcontrolledsubstances.
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(2) AftertheMagistrateallowstheApplicationundersub-Section(3)ofSection52AofthesaidAct,theofficermentionedinsub-paragraph(1)shallpreservetheCertifiedInventory,photographsandsamplesdrawninthepresenceoftheMagistrateasprimaryevidencefor the case and submit details of the seized items to the Chairman of the Drug Disposal Committee for a decision by the Committee on the disposal, and the aforesaid officershallsendacopyofthedetailsalongwiththeitemsseizedtotheofficer-in-chargeoftheGodown.
5. DrugDisposalCommittee.
The Head of the Department of each Central and State drug law enforcement agencyshallconstituteoneormoreDrugDisposalCommittees,comprisingthreeMemberseach,whichshallbeheadedbyanofficernot-below-the-rankofSuperintendentofPolice,JointCommissioner of Customs and Central Excise, JointDirector ofDirectorate of RevenueIntelligence or officers of equivalent rank and every such Committee shall be directlyresponsibletotheHeadoftheDepartment.
6. Functions.
ThefunctionsoftheDrugDisposalCommitteeshallbeto:-
(a) meetasfrequentlyaspossibleandnecessary;
(b) conductadetailedreviewofseizeditemspendingdisposal;
(c) orderdisposalofseizeditems;and
(d) advise the respective Investigation Officers or Supervisory Officers on the steps to beinitiatedforexpeditiousdisposal.
7. ProceduretobefollowedbytheDrugDisposalCommitteewithregardtodisposalofseizeditems.
(1) Theofficer-in-chargeofGodownshallpreparealistofalltheseizeditemsthathavebeencertifiedunderSection52AofthesaidActandsubmitittotheChairmanoftheconcernedDrugDisposalCommittee.
(2) After examining the list referred to in sub-paragraph (1) and satisfying that therequirementsofSection52AofthesaidActhavebeenfullycompliedwith,themembersoftheconcernedDrugDisposalCommitteeshallendorsenecessaryCertificatestothiseffectanDthereafterthatCommitteeshallphysicallyexamineandverifytheweightandotherdetailsofeachoftheseizeditemswithreferencetotheSeizureReport,ReportofChemicalAnalysisandanyotherdocuments,andrecorditsfindingsineachcase.
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8. PowerofDrugDisposalCommitteefordisposalofseizeditems.
TheDrugDisposalCommitteecanorderdisposalof seized itemsup to thequantityorvalueindicatedintheTablebelow,namely:
Sl.No. Nameofitem Quantityperconsignment1. Heroin 5Kg2. Hashish(Charas) 100Kg3. HashishOil 20Kg4. Ganja 1000Kg5. Cocaine 2Kg6. Mandrax 3000Kg7. Poppystraw Upto10MT8. Othernarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,
controlledsubstancesorconveyancesUptothevalueofRs.20lakh:
Provided that if the consignments are larger in quantity or of higher value than thoseindicatedintheTable,theDrugDisposalCommitteeshallsenditsrecommendationstotheHeadoftheDepartment,whoshallordertheirdisposalbyaHigh-levelDrugDisposalCommittee,speciallyconstitutedforthispurpose.
9. Modeofdisposalofdrugs.
(1)Opium, morphine, codeine and thebaine shall be disposed of by transferring to theGovernmentOpiumandAlkaloidWorksundertheChiefControllerofFactories.
(2)Incaseofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesotherthanthosementionedinsub-paragraph(1),theChiefControllerofFactoriesshallbeintimatedbythefastestmeansofcommunicationavailable,thedetailsoftheseizeditemsthatarereadyfordisposal.
(3) TheChiefControllerofFactoriesshallindicatewithinfifteendaysofthedateofreceiptofthecommunicationreferredtoinsub-paragraph(2),thequantitiesofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,ifany,thatarerequiredbyhimtosupplyassamplesunderRule67BoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesRules,1985.
(4) Suchquantitiesofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,ifany,asrequiredbytheChiefControllerofFactoriesundersub-paragraph(3)shallbetransferredtohimandtheremainingquantitiesofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesshallbedisposedofinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsub-paragraphs(5),(6)and(7).
(5)Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and controlled substances having legitimatemedicalorindustrialuse,andconveyancesshallbedisposedofinthefollowingmanner:-
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(a)Narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesandcontrolledsubstanceswhichare intheformofformulationsandlabelledinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940)andRulesmadethereunder,maybesold,bywayoftenderorauctionorinanyothermannerasmaybedeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee, after confirming the composition and formulation from the licensedmanufacturermentioned in the label, to a person fulfilling the requirements of theDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940)andtheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985(61of1985)andtheRulesandOrdersmadethereunder,providedthataminimumof60%oftheshelf-lifeoftheseizedformulationremainsatthetimeofsuchsale;
(b)Narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstanceandcontrolledsubstancesseizedintheformofformulationsandwithoutproperlabellingshallbedestroyed;
(c)Narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesandcontrolledsubstancesseizedinbulkformmaybesoldbywayoftenderorauctionorinanyothermanner,asmaybedeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee,toapersonfulfillingtherequirementsoftheDrugsand Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940) and the Narcotic Drugs and PsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985(61of1985),andtheRulesandOrdersmadethereunder,afterconfirming the standards and fitness of the seized substances for medical purposes fromtheappropriateauthorityundertheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940)andtheRulesmadethereunder;
(d)ControlledsubstanceshavinglegitimateIndustrialusemaybesold,bywayoftenderorauctionorinanyothermannerasmaybedeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee,to a person fulfilling the requirements of the Narcotic Drugs and PsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985(61of1985)andtheRulesandOrdersmadethereunder;
(e)Seizedconveyancesshallbesold-offbywayoftenderorauctionasdeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee.
(6) Narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and controlled substances which have nolegitimateMedicalorIndustrialuseorsuchquantityofseizeditems,whichisnotfoundfitforsuchuseorcouldnotbesold,shallbedestroyed.
(7) Destruction referred to in sub-paragraph (b) of para (5) and in para (6) shall be byincineration, in incineratorsfittedwithappropriateairpollutioncontroldevices,whichcomply with emission standards and such incineration may only be done in placesapprovedbytheStatePollutionControlBoardorwhereadequatefacilitiesandsecurityarrangementsexistandinthelattercase,inordertoensurethatsuchincinerationmaynotbeahealthhazardorpolluting,consentoftheStatePollutionControlBoardorPollutionControlCommittee, as thecasemaybe, shallbeobtained,and thedestructionshallbecarriedoutinthepresenceoftheMembersoftheDrugDisposalCommittee.
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10. IntimationtotheHeadoftheDepartmentondestruction:TheDrugDisposalCommitteeshall intimate the Head of the Department regarding the programme of destruction at leastfifteendaysinadvance,sothat,incasehedeemsfit,hemayeitherhimselfconductsurprisechecksordeputeanofficerforconductingsuchsurprisechecksandaftereverydestruction operation, the Drug Disposal Committee shall submit to the Head of theDepartmentareportgivingdetailsofdestruction.
11. Certificate of destruction: A Certificate of destruction (in triplicate) containing all therelevantdata,likeGodownentrynumber,grossandnetweightoftheitemsseized,etc.,shall be prepared and signedby the Chairman and theMembers of theDrugDisposalCommittee as per format at Form-31andtheoriginalcopyshallbepastedintheGodownRegisteraftermakingnecessaryentriestothiseffect,theduplicatetoberetainedintheSeizureCaseFileandthetriplicatecopyshallbekeptbytheDrugDisposalCommittee.
12. DetailsofsaletobeenteredinGodownRegister:As-and-whentheseizednarcoticdrug,psychotropicsubstance,controlledsubstanceorconveyanceissoldbywayoftenderorauctionorinanyothermannerdeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee,appropriateentryindicatingdetailsofsuchsaleshallbemadeintheGodownRegister.
13.Communication to Narcotics Control Bureau: Details of disposal of narcotic drugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyancesshallbereportedtotheNarcoticsControlBureauintheMonthlyMasterReports.”
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Form-29 (ReferPara16.6.3)
Godown Receipt
RECEIVED(No.)____________packages/containerssaidtocontain_______________(DescriptionofDrugs)sealedwiththesealNo.____________________of___________________________________________________(Name&Designation)SeizingOfficerandenteredintoGodownRegistervideentryNo._________
Facsimileoftheseal_______________________
Place:
SignatureoftheOfficer
In-chargeofGodownwith
Fullname&officialseal
Date:
Time:
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Form-30 (ReferPara16.6.5)
Format of Register to be Maintained by the Godown-in-Charge
1. GodownentryS.No.…………………………………………………………………………
2. N.D.P.S.CrimeNo.…………………………………………………………………………
3. Descriptionofdrugsinthesealedpackages/containersandothergoods,ifany…………..
4. No.ofpackages/containers(drug-wise)……………………………………………………
5. Quantityofdrug(packages/containers)…………………………………………………….
6. ParticularsoftheTestMemos………………………………………………………………..
7. Name(s)andaddress(es)ofaccused……………………………………………………………
8. NamewithofficialdesignationandaddressofSeizing/Depositingofficer…………………….
9. Facsimileofthesealputonthepackages/containersbytheSeizingofficer………………….
10. Dateandtimeofdeposit……………………………………………………………………….
11. Particularsofexitandre-entryforexhibitingtocourt…………………………………………
12. Dateandtimeofremovalfordisposal…………………………………………………………
13. DisposalparticularsincludingdestructionordispatchtoCentralGovernmentOpiumfactory…
14. Certificateofdisposalincludingpricepaymentparticulars,fromGovernmentOpiumfactory,whereapplicable………………………………………………………………………………
15. RemarksoftheInspectingOfficer(s)…………………………………………………………
InspectingOfficers:InthecaseofCentralEnforcementAgency:(1)D.G.NCS,(2)Dy.D.G.NCB,(3)NarcoticsCommissionerof India, (4)Dy.NarcoticsCommissioners, (5)D.G.BSF, (6)DyD.G.BSF,(7) Sr.OfficersofCBI, (8)PrincipalCommissioner,Customs&CentralExcise, (9)Commissioner,Customs&CentralExcise,(10)AssistantCommissionerofCustoms&CentralExcise.
In the case of State EnforcementAgencies: (1)D.G. of Police, (2) I.G. of Police, (3)Dy. I.G.P., (4)Superintendent of Police, (5) State Excise Commissioners, (6) Dy. Excise Commissioners, (7)SuperintendentofExciseandequivalentofficerofStateGovernmentintheauthorizeddepartment.
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Form-31 (ReferPara16.8(ii))
(Note: Other annexures are also prescribed in the draft seizure, sampling, storage and Disposal Rules circulated in 2018.)
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17.1. Consumer Goods: Thefollowingguidelinesaretobefollowedbydepartmentfordisposalofconfiscated/seizedgoods:
i. Sale through Army canteen/ CSD: It is reiterated that theArmyauthorities/MilitaryCanteens/CanteenStoresDepartment (CSD)maybe allowedpurchaseof confiscated/seizedgoods,sincetheyprovideconsumergoodsofhighqualitytothetroops,whereverthey are situated. The earlier Instructions dated 10.2.64 issued in this regard, providethatconfiscatedgoods,asmuchascanconvenientlybemadeavailable,aftermeetingtheearlier demands ofArmy authorities/Military Canteens/CSD and/ or the Consumers’CooperativeStores, are to be offered to the Central Government Employees’ ConsumerCooperativeSocietyLtd.
ii. Sale through NCCF/ KB/ Consumer Cooperatives: Any lot of confiscated/ seizedconsumer goods of value not exceeding Rupees Five lakhswhichare‘ripefordisposal’shallbeofferedtoNCCF/KB/OtherCentralGovernmentEmployees’ConsumerCooperativeSociety/ Multi-State Consumer Cooperative Societies/ State Consumers’ Cooperatives,subjecttoprescribedconditions.MostoftheseconditionshadbeenprescribedinvariousinstructionsoftheBoardissuedearlierandhavebeenreiteratedhere:
(a)Theyshouldbefunctionalforatleast10precedingyearsandshouldsubmitIncome-TaxReturnsandVAT/ST/GSTreturnsshowingtheiractivitiesinsaleofgoodstotheconsumersandthatappropriatetaxeshavebeendulypaidandrelevantlaws/RulesandRegulationsarecompliedwith.
(b)OnlythoseCo-operativeSocietiesorNational/StatelevelCooperativeFederations,thataredulyverifiedandcertifiedasgenuine,everyyearbyanofficernot-below-the-rankofAC,andthosethathavebeendulyregisteredunderMulti-StateCooperativeSocieties Act, 2002 or concerned State Cooperatives Act, should be permitted topurchasetheconfiscated/seizedgoods.ThegenuinenessofCo-operativeSocieties/FederationsmayalsobeverifiedthroughconcernedCommissioneratesorotherfieldformationsofthisdepartment,whereverrequired.
(c) Theyshouldbeobligedtosellsuchseized/confiscatedgoodsdirectlytobonafideconsumers.
(d) No ‘pick and choose’ of items would be allowed.
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(e)Seized/confiscatedconsumergoodsshallbeofferedon‘first-come-first-served’basis.
(f)Anylotofconfiscated/seizedconsumergoodsofvalueexceedingRs.FivelakhsshallnotbesolddirectlytotheaforesaidCooperativeSocieties/FederationsandshallbesoldbyE-auctionorauction-cum-tenderbasis.
(g)Complete accounts may be called for scrutiny by the department as-and-whennecessary, to ensure that the seized/ confiscated goods, which are sensitive tosmugglingarenotmisused;ortoverifythattheirdisposalhasnotbeenmadetoasingleparty/ individual;or toensure thatsalehasnotbeenmade toanypersons,wherein purchase vouchers, etc., had beenmisused by unscrupulous elements inlegitimizingsmuggling.
iii. Sale through e-auction/ Auction-cum-tender: Confiscated/ seized goods of all other typesandconfiscated/seizedconsumergoodsexceeding value of Rupees Five lakhs in single lot, may be disposed through e-auction or auction-cum-tender, sinceitoffersenhancedtransparencyandaccountability forquickdisposalofgoods. Insuche-auction or auction-cum-tender process, all persons including NCCF, KB, other CGEmployees’Consumer Cooperatives, Multi-State/ State Cooperatives or National/ StatelevelCooperativeFederationscanalsoparticipate.
17.2. Foodstuffs seized for contravention of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2005 (FSSA): The followingproceduremaybefollowedfordisposalofgoodsseizedundertheFSSA,2005:
i. Inrespectofsmallconsignmentscomprisingofgoodsunfitforconsumption,theirgoodsshouldbedestroyedafterconfiscation.
ii. In case of other consignments, the detention/ seizure may be reported to the localFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officer for his opinion whetherthe consignment isunfit forhumanconsumption. If theDirector is of theopinion thatthe consignment is unfit for human consumption, the same should be confiscated anddestroyed.Iftheconsignmentisreportedtobemisbranded,thepartymaybepermittedtopaythefineinlieuofconfiscationofthegoodsandclearthemafterconfiscationaftersuitablyre-brandingthegoods.
iii. Innocaseshouldarticles,theimportofwhichisprohibitedunderFSSAAct,beauctioned.
17.3. Hazardous Waste: There are two categories of hazardous wastes: (a) banned and (b)regulated.Thedisposalofthesetwocategoriesofhazardouswasteshallbecarriedoutunderthesupervision of the Monitoring Committee constituted vide order No.23-16/96-HSMD-Vol.III dated 20.11.2003 of Ministry of Environment and Forests,(HSMDivision)onHazardousWasteManagement.NamesandconstitutionoftheMonitoringCommitteeisgiveninthesaidletter.MinistryofEnvironmentandForestsmaybecontactedonthelatestconstitutionofMonitoringCommittee.
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The Committee has been empowered to oversee the implementation of theHon’ble Supreme Court’s orders on hazardous waste management in the WP No. 657 of 1995.Accordingly,
i. In respect of ‘banned’ category, they should be either re-exported, if permissible, ordestroyedattherisk,costandtheconsequenceoftheimporter;and
ii. Regardingthosethatare ‘regulated’andarepermittedforrecyclingandreprocessingwithinthepermissibleparametersbyspecifiedauthorizedpersons,havingtherequisitefacilities,videtheRulesasamended,maybereleased/disposedoforauctionedasperRules to the registered recyclers/ re-processors. Also, before allowing clearance forrecyclinganddomesticuse,clearanceshouldbeobtainedfromtheMonitoringCommitteeonHazardousWasteManagement.
HazardousWasteRules2016andrelevantSchedulescanbeaccessedathttp://enfor.nic.in/,underthe sub-heading `Divisions`, under which the HazardousWaste Substances Management (HSM)Divisionislisted.
17.4. Trade Goods other than Hazardous chemicals/ wastes: Trade goods, like chemicals,industrialrawmaterials,machineryparts,motorvehicleparts,etc.,otherthanhazardouschemicals,maybedisposedofbypublic auction/ e-auction-cum-tender.Restrictionsregardingrequirementsof license, if any,mustbecomplied.Clearance fromFSSAIshouldbeobtained in respectof foodarticles. Chemicals, drugs, foods and food articles, which are time-expired should be destroyedunderCustomssupervision,aftergettingthedestructionordersfromtheconcernedofficer.
17.5. Plants and Seeds: Abandoned/confiscated/unclaimedseedsandplantsmaybehanded-overtotheNationalBureauofPlantsGeneticResources,NewDelhi.
17.6. Live Stock: The live-stock ismentioned in Category-I goods and thus, should be disposedof,accordingly.Pendingdisposal,thesameshouldbemaintaineddepartmentally.Wherenosuchfacilityisavailablewiththedepartment,thelivestockmaybehanded-overtothevillagehead-manforpropermaintenancebeforedisposal.
17.7. Cattle: The Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its Order dated 04.08.2017, directed that the sale of cattle would be made in consonance with Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Care and Maintenance of Case Property Animals) Rules, 2017 (PCA Act).UnderthePCAAct, theStatePoliceOfficersandnotCustomsofficers,areempoweredtomakeseizureandhence,thecomplianceofprovisionsofPCARulesforsaleofcattlecanonlybedonebytheStatePoliceOfficers.Accordingly,theBoardhasdecidedtodiscontinueauctionofseizedcattle,soastocomplywiththeOrderdated04.08.2017oftheHon’bleSupremeCourt.Therefore,Customs/CGSTofficersshouldnottake-overseizedcattlefromBSFandrequestBSFtohandthemovertoStatePolice.Further,incasesofseizureofcattlebyCustoms/CGSTOfficers,theStatePoliceAuthoritiesshouldinvariablybeinvolvedandtheseizedcattlemaybehanded-overtothemwhocansell/disposeofthesameinconsonancewithPCARules,2017.
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17.8. Wild-Life:
i. Allwild lifetrophies,animalparts,productsetc.,wherenocaseispendinginaCourtof law,maybeoffered to theRegionalWildlifeauthorities situatedatDelhi,Mumbai,ChennaiandKolkataortheChiefWildlifeWardensoftheStateforthepurposeofusingthe same as specimens for Govt. organizations, public museums for education andawarenesspurposeorforexchangepurposewithothercountries,whoaresignatoriestoCITES(ConventionofInternationalTradeinEndangeredSpecies)onWildFaunaandFloraafterobtainingpermissionfromthejurisdictionalPrincipalChiefCommissioner/ChiefCommissioner.
ii. Afewspecimen/samplesofconfiscatedwildlifetrophiescanbekepttoimparttrainingtoofficersintheCommissionerate.TheCommissionerate/DirectoratemayalsoenquirefromNACIN/RegionalTrainingInstitutes(RTI)andfromtheNationalCustomsMuseumatGoa,iftheywouldbeinterestedinkeepingafewsamples.Anysuchspecimenretainedhas to be informed to the concerned ChiefWildlifeWarden and if necessary, properapprovaltaken.
iii. Forwildlifetrophies,animalparts,productsincludingskins,etc.,whichareonthevergeofrottingshouldbedestroyedbyburningafterdueintimationandpermissionoftheWildLifeAuthoritiesandintheirpresenceandsubjecttocomplianceofotherprovisions,relatingtodisposalofconfiscatedgoods.
17.9. Antiquities:
i. Allconfiscatedantiquities,whentheybecome‘ripefordisposal’shouldbehanded-overtotheArchaeologicalSurveyofIndia(ASI)free-of-charge.Itwillbetheresponsibilityof theArchaeologicalSurveyof India todisposeofsuchantiquitiesbywayofgifts todifferentMuseumsorInstitutions,orifnecessary,byothermeans.
ii. For the purpose of handing-over such confiscated antiquities to the ArchaeologicalSurvey of India, the Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner will contact the local/regional Superintending Archaeologists, Archaeological Survey of India, or DeputySuperintendingArchaeologists,andprovidethemwithalistofconfiscatedantiquities‘ripefordisposal’.TheSuperintendingArchaeologistswillmaketheirownarrangementsfortakingoversuchantiquities.TheywillalsogiveaproperreceipttotheCustomHouse/Commissionerate,indicatingthedetailsofantiquitiesreceived.
iii. Withaviewtoensuringspecializedcareofseizedantiquitiesinexceptionalcircumstances,speciallywhereaseizedantiquityisofnationalimportanceandtheArchaeologicalSurveyofIndiaortheirlocal/regionalSuperintendingArchaeologistmakesarequestinwritingfordeliveryofsuchseizedantiquity, thePrincipalCommissioner/Commissionermay
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alsohand-oversuchseizedantiquitytothelocal/regionalSuperintendingArchaeologistoftheArchaeologicalSurveyofIndia.Incaseofsuchseizedantiquitieshanded-overtotheArchaeologicalSurveyof India, itwillbeclearlyunderstood that theywillnotbeavailable foropendisplayeitherby theArchaeologicalSurveyof Indiaorsuchof theMuseumsorInstitutionstowhomtheyentrustthecustodyofsuchseizedantiquities,untiltheyhavebecomedueforformaltransferafterbecoming‘ripefordisposal’afterconfiscation.DuringtheperiodtheseizedantiquityisinthecustodyoftheArchaeologicalSurvey of India before final transfer, it will be the Archaeological Survey of India’sresponsibilitytolookafterthemwithduecaretopreventanydeteriorationordamageor loss.TheArchaeologicalSurveyofIndiawillalsoberesponsibleforreleasingsuchseizedantiquities intheircustodytotheCustoms/CGSTauthoritiesfor inspectionorproductionbeforetheAdjudicatingAuthoritiesortheCourts,asmayberequired,untilthefinalandformaltransferoftheantiquitiesafterconfiscation,etc.,isaffected.ItwillbetheresponsibilityoftheArchaeologicalSurveyofIndiatokeep,asfaraspossible,suchantiquitiesatMuseums/InstitutionssituatedinthesametowninwhichtheofficeoftheAdjudicatingofficer/Courtislocated,sothatthoseareeasilyavailableforadjudication/Courtcase,etc.
iv. If,afteradjudicationinanyparticularcase,itisdecidedbytheadjudicatingauthorityorreversedinappeal/revisionorasaresultofaCourtorderthattheseizedantiquityisnotliabletoconfiscation,ontherequestoftheCustoms/CGSTauthorities,theArchaeologicalSurveyofIndiawillreturntheantiquitytothem.
17.10. Cigarettes of Foreign Origin: Seized/confiscatedCigarettesshouldbedisposedofbysaleto NCCF/ Kendriya Bhandar and other Consumer Cooperatives or by e-auction. The followingguidelinesshallreferwhiledisposingofSeized/confiscatedcigarettesofforeignorigin:
i. Thecigarettepacketsshallhave,interalia,specifiedhealthwarningtocover85%oftheprincipaldisplayareaofthepackage;60%shallcoverpictorialwarningand25%shallcover textualhealthwarning; theplacementof thewarning; the language tobeusedonthepackage;everypackageofcigaretteshouldhavenameoftheproduct;nameandaddressofthemanufacturerorimporterorpacker;originoftheproduct(forimportedgoods);quantityoftheproductanddateofmanufacture.[CigarettesandotherTobaccoProducts (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce,Production, Supply andDistribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003) and the Rules framedthereunder,maybereferred].
ii. Cigarette packets shall have the name and address of the manufacturer or packer or importerandthemonthandyearinwhichthecommodityismanufacturedorpre-packedor imported [The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodity) Rules, 2011refer.]
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iii. Everyseizuremustbe investigated,withregardtocounterfeitingandwherefoundtobeillicitlymanufactured,theymustbedestroyedintermsofRule11oftheIntellectualPropertyRightsRules2007(IPRRules).
iv. PrecautionmayalsobetakentocomplywiththestatutoryprovisionsoftheCigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA 2003)andtheRulesframedthereunder.TheMinistry of Health and Family Welfare, vide Notification GSR 727 (E) dated 15.10.2014 notified the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment (COTP) Rules, 2018,whichcame into effect from 01.04.2018 [GSR. 283 (E) dated 26.03.2018].TheCOTPRulesarestrictinnatureandtheircompliancerequiresthattheprintingofpictorialandtextualwarningonCigarettepacketsisinspecifiedformat,colours,resolution,fontandlanguage.
v. Further, the MoH&FW vide Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Second amendment Rules, 2018 notified by G.S.R. 331 (E) dated 03.04.2018hasspecifiedanewsetofhealthwarningswhichcameintoforceonthe1stdayofSeptember,2018.
vi. In addition to the existing statutory requirements, compliance of the amendment inhealthwarningspecificationsprescribedbyCOTP Amendment Rules, 2018mayalsobeensured,beforeclearanceofimportconsignmentsordisposalofseized/confiscatedtobaccoproducts,includingcigarettes.
vii. Thecigarettepacketswhichdonotcomplywiththeprovisionsof lawsshouldnotbereleasedforhomeconsumptioninthedomesticmarketandshouldbedestroyed.Suchdestruction shall be carried out in compliance of Pollution Control laws in force, inconsultationwiththerespectiveStatePollutionControlBoards.
17.11. Fertilizers: Seized/Confiscatedfertilizersmaybesoldtoanypublicundertaking,authorizedtoimportthesamebytheMinistryofFertilizers&Chemicals,atthepricefixedbythesaidMinistrycurrently, subject tosuchdiscountalso fixedby theMinistry.Provisionsof theFertilizerControlOrder,1985,needtobeadheredtoaswell.
17.12.Petroleum products:Seized/ConfiscatedpetroleumproductssuchasHSD,Motorspirit,etc.,beingcanalizedproductsmaybesoldtoPublicSectorUndertaking(PSUs)havingarefinery,suchasBPCL,HPCL,IOC,etc.,inaccordancetotheMinistryofPetroleum&NaturalGasInstructionNo.P-21027/29/2001dated21.12.2001at S.No. (4),which stipulates that in theabsenceof anyspecificcommercialunderstanding,thepriceoftheoff-specproductinclusiveofalldutiesandtaxespayablebytherefinery,wouldbetheRefineryGatePrice(RGP)of furnaceoil(180centi-stokes)applicableatthetimeofreceiptofproductattherefinery.
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17.13.Cylindersfilledwithrefrigerantgases:InaccordancetotheCorrigendumdated15.02.2011totheCircularNo.9/20009dated19.06.2009,seizedorconfiscatedcylindersfilledwithrefrigerantgases,viz.,CFC-11,CFC-12,HCFC-22andotherOzoneDepletingSubstances(ODS)asgiveninSchedule1oftheOzoneDepletingSubstances(Control&Regulations)Rules,2000,maybedisposedoftooneoftheauthorized/approvedrefrigerantfillingplants,providedtheyarespecificallypermittedinwriting todecant suchgases inapprovedcylindersby theChiefControllerofExplosives.TheintimationtothiseffectmaybegiventotheDirector(Ozone),MinistryofEnvironment&Forest,whowillensurethatthecorrespondingquantityis,accordingly,debitedfromtheprescribedquotaoftheconcernedmanufacturer.Thefollowingfirmsaredulyauthorisedtohandledisposalofseized/confiscatedcylindersfilledwithrefrigerantgases:
i. M/sSRFLtd.,A-16,ArunaAsafAliMarg,QutabInstitutionalArea,NewDelhi.
ii. M/sChemplastSanmarLimited,8,CathedralRoad,Chennai-600086.
iii. M/sGujaratFlurochemicalsLimited,A-6,ConnaughtPlace,NewDelhi.
iv. M/sNavinFluorineIndustriesLtd.,7thFloor,MafatlalCentre,NarimanPoint,Mumbai-86.
17.14.Muriate of Potash (MoP) seized/ FollowingGuidelinesShallbeapplicablefordisposalofMoP:
i. The field formations may get the stock of seized/ confiscated MoP inspected by theFertilizerInspectorofCentralFertilizerQualityControlandTrainingInstitute(CPQCTI),Faridabad and its 3 Regional Fertilizer Testing Laboratories at Chennai, Kalyani Distt.Nadia(WestBengal)andNaviMumbai,toascertainwhetheritisStandardGradeFertilizerorNon-StandardGradeFertilizer.Theircontactdetailsareasfollows:
a. The Director, Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institute, N.H. IV,Faridabad,Haryana(Phoneno.0129-2414712,e-mail:[email protected])
b. TheDeputyDirector,RegionalFertilizerControlLaboratory,P.B.MadhavaramMilkColony,Chennai600051,TamilNadu(Phoneno.044-25552744,e-mail:[email protected])
c. TheDeputyDirector,RegionalFertilizerControlLaboratory,PlotNo.28-29,Sector24,Turbhe,NaviMumbai-400703(Phoneno.022-27838425,e-mail:[email protected])
d. The Deputy Director, Regional Fertilizer Control Laboratory, B.C.K.V. Campus,PO. Kalyani-741235, Distt, Nadia (West Bengal) (Phone no. 033-25829291, email:[email protected])
ii. Alternatively,thefieldformationsmaygetthestockinspectedbytheCompetentAuthoritiesoftheStateGovernmentconcernedaswell.TheCommissioner/DirectorofAgriculture,GovernmentofStateconcerned,maybecontactedinthisregard.
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iii. Standard fertilizer grade MoP may be disposed through e-auction via MSTC or anyother agency approved by the Board; such e-auction shall be restricted to FertilizerManufacturers, Mixture Manufacturers and Research Institutions concerned withagriculture/horticulture.
iv. Non-StandardgradeMoPshallbesoldonlytoFertilizerMixtureManufacturers,intermsofclause13oftheFertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985,whocanuseitasrawmaterialformanufacturingtheNPKMixturesofFertilizers.DisposalofNon-standardfertilizertoindustrialunitsisnotpermissibleunderFCO1985.
v. The formationsmay takeefforts to reachout to theFertilizerManufacturers,ResearchInstitutesandMixtureManufacturersinformingabouttheMoPavailabilityandrequestingthem toparticipate in the auction. In the event of not getting adequate response in e-auction,physicaltendermethodcanberesortedto.
vi. Acopyofe-AuctionNoticeandfinalDisposalOrdershouldbeendorsedtotheDoFandtheDAConthefollowingaddresses:
a. TheDirector/UnderSecretary,DepartmentofFertilizer(DOF),MinistryofChemical&Fertilizers,ShastriBhawan,NewDelhi110001;
b. TheDirector/Under Secretary,Department ofAgricultureCooperation&FarmersWelfare (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, INM Division, KrishiBhawan,NewDelhi110001.
vii. Field formations should also ensure that no parallel investigation from any agency ispending(includinginvestigationwithrespecttosubsidy),beforedisposalofthestockofMoP,whichis‘ripefordisposal.’
17.15Seized/confiscatedforeignoriginliquor
17.15.1.ThefieldformationsbroughttothenoticeoftheBoard,thefollowingdifficultiesindisposingofseized/confiscatedforeignoriginliquornamely:
i. Lack of response from Canteen Store Department (CSD) or from other DefenceEstablishments;
ii. Lackof response fromotherbiddersonaccountofproblemsassociatedwithgettingclearancesfrom:
(a) StateExciseDepartment;
(b) FoodSafetyandStandardsAuthorityofIndia(FSSAI);
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iii. DenialofpermissiontosellbyStateExciseAuthorities;
17.15.2.ThematterwasexaminedinconsultationwithFoodSafetyandStandardsAuthorityofIndia(FSSAI)&CanteenStoresDepartment(CSD).
17.15.2.1. Atpresent,CSDisbuyingliquorofforeignbrandsdirectlyinbulkquantity.Astheseized/confiscatedliquorisinassortedbrandsandindifferentquantities,theyarenotinapositiontobuythestockfromCustoms.
17.15.2.2. FSSAIhasstatedthat:-
i. AsperFood Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017,theAuthorisedOfficershallfollowtheprocedureofinspection,sampling,testingandclearance,laiddownundertheseRegulations,fordisposalofallcasesofunclearedorunclaimedarticlesoffood;
ii. FSSAIhasalsocategoricallyemphasizedthatwithoutobtaininga“NoObjectionCertificate”(NOC) from FSSAI, the imported food products including seized/ confiscated foreign-originLiquorshouldnotbereleasedtothemarketforsale/consumptionandifsamplingisnotfeasibleincasesofseizedlots/batchesofoneortwobottles,thensuchstockshallbedestroyedbytheCustoms;
iii. FSSAIhasalsoinformedthatthereisprovisiontominimizethecostofsamplingofimportedhighpricedalcoholicbeverages.AspertheirOrder F. No. 1-1619/ FSSAI/ Imports/ 2016 dated 06.03.2017 (Appendix-IV) ,aminiature/representativesampleof100ml(intwonumbers)willbetakenforlaboratoryanalysis;
iv. FSSAIhasalsoclarified that there isnode-minimusclause/exemption fromtestingofsmalllots.
17.15.3. Inviewoftheabove,thefollowingguidelineswereissued:
17.15.3.1. ThePrincipalCommissioner/CommissionershallconstituteLiquorDisposalCommitteeheaded by a Chairman of the rank of Additional/ Joint Commissioner and with the followingmembers, namely, Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner in-charge of theWarehouse/ Disposal, anyotherDeputy/AssistantCommissioner,Superintendentin-chargeofWarehouse/DisposalandanyotherSuperintendentofCustoms.
17.15.3.2.ThefunctionsoftheLiquorDisposalCommitteeshallbeto:
i. meetasfrequentlyaspossibleandnecessary;
ii. conductadetailedreviewofseized/confiscatedliquorpendingdisposal;
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iii. orderdisposalofseized/confiscatedliquor;and
iv. advise the respective investigation Section/ Agency on the steps to be initiated forexpeditiousdisposalofseized/confiscatedliquor.
17.15.3.3.Theofficer-in-chargeofWarehouseshallpreparealistofalltheseized/confiscatedliquorthathavebecome‘ripefordisposal’andsubmitittotheChairmanoftheconcernedLiquorDisposalCommittee.TheLiquorDisposalCommitteeshallsatisfyitselfthattheconsignmentsare‘ripefordisposal’,shallendorsenecessarydocumentsandthereafter,thatCommitteeshallphysicallyexamineandverifythelotsize,weightandotherdetailsofeachoftheseized/confiscatedconsignmentsandrecorditsfindingsineachcase.
17.15.3.4. ThenearestFSSAIofficeshallbeapproachedforsampling,testingandobtainingNOCfordisposalofstockofLiquorwhichis‘ripefordisposal’.
17.15.3.5. Modesofdisposalareasfollows:
i. Thestockof liquorforwhichNOCsfromthenearestFSSAIofficeareobtained,shallbedisposedofthroughe-auctioninvitingqualifiedbidders,whoshallinturncomplywiththeapplicableStateExciseLaws;
ii. IfitisnotpossibletoobtainNOCfromFSSAIforthereasonssuchasdifficultyinsamplingduetosmalllotsize,etc.,suchstockshallbedestroyed.
17.15.3.6.Ifthestockistobedestroyedintermsoftheparaabove,theproceduresimilartotheonenotifiedfordestructionofNarcoticsandPsychotropicSubstances(NDPS)aspertheNDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2016,orsuchRulesnotifiedbyDepartmentofRevenuefromtimetotime,maybefollowed.
17.15.3.7. The Liquor Disposal Committee shall intimate the Principal Commissioner orCommissionerconcernedregardingtheprogrammeofdestructionatleastfifteendaysinadvancesothat, incasehedeemsfit,hemayeitherhimselfconductsurprisechecksordeputeanofficerforconductingsuchsurprisechecks;andaftereverydestructionoperation, theLiquorDisposalCommitteeshallsubmittothePrincipalCommissionerorCommissioner,areportgivingdetailsofdestruction.
17.15.3.8. ACertificateofDestructionshallbepreparedintriplicateandsignedbytheChairmanandMembersoftheLiquorDisposalCommittee.TheformatoftheCertificateisgivenatForm 32.TheoriginalcopyoftheCertificateofdestructionshallbepastedintheWarehouseRegisteraftermakingnecessaryentriestothiseffect,theduplicatetoberetainedintheseizurecasefileandthetriplicatecopyshallbekeptbytheChairmanoftheLiquorDisposalCommittee.
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17.16 . Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/ Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (UAVS)/ Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)/ Drones (CBIC Circular-32/ 2019-Customs, dated 20.09.2019)
17.16.1.UnmannedAircraftSystems(UAS)/UnmannedAerialVehicleSystems(UAVS)/RemotelyPilotedAircraftSystems(RPAS)/Drones,(herein-afterreferredtoas‘Drones’)ofvariousfrequenciesbroughtbythepassengersatdifferentAirportsoratFPOs,etc., incontraventionofthestatutoryrequirements,arebeingabsolutelyconfiscatedasperlegalprocess.Accordingly,theCustomsfieldformationssoughtBoard’sguidelinesforthedisposalofsuchconfiscatedDrones.
17.16.2.Thematterwasexaminedinconsultationwiththeregulatoryagencies,suchastheDirectorGeneralofCivilAviation(DGCA),theWirelessPlanningandCoordination(WPC)WingofMinistryofCommunicationsandInformationTechnologyandtheMinistryofHomeAffairs(MHA).Duringsuchconsultation,thefollowingpointsemanated,namely:
i. DGCA’sDrone guidelines on ‘Requirements for Operation of Civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)’, which are available at http://dgca.nic.in/cars/D3X-XI.pdf prescribetheregulatoryrequirementsandprocedurerelatingtolicenseandoperationofDrones.
ii. The Drones owned/ operated by National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO),Aviation Research Centre (ARC) and Central Intelligence Agencies are exempted fromobtainingUIN.
iii. TheDronesarerequiredtogetEquipmentTypeApproval(ETA)fromWPCWing.Thereisnoexemptiontoanyagency/organisationinthisregard.
iv. TheMHAhascategoricallydirectedthattheDronesshouldnotbeauctioned/soldassuchorevenindismantledconditionintheopenmarketandthatduetosecurityreasons,theseshouldbehanded-overtotheDefence/SecurityForcesonly.
17.16.3.Onitspart, theIntegratedFinancialUnit(IFU)oftheMinistryofFinancehasconcurredwiththeproposalfortransferofsuchDronestotheeligibleagencieswithintheGovernment,freeofcharge on gratis-basis.
17.16.4.Inthecircumstance,thefollowingguidelineshavebeenprescribedfordisposalofconfiscatedDroneswhichare‘ripefordisposal’:
17.16.4.1.AlltheformationsshallprepareaninventoryofDrones,availableasondate,accordingtotheirtype,make,model,etc.ThedroneswillbeclassifiedinaccordancewiththeDGCAguidelines.Para3.1oftheseguidelinesprovidesthecategorizationoftheDrones,asfollows:
“3.1 Civil RPA is categorized in accordance with Maximum All-Up-Weight (including payload) as indicated below:
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i. Nano:Lessthanorequalto250grams.
ii. Micro:Greaterthan250gramsandlessthanorequalto2kg.
iii. Small:Greaterthan2kgandlessthanorequalto25kg.
iv. Medium:Greaterthan25kgandlessthanorequalto150kg.
v. Large:Greaterthan150kg.”
17.16.4.2.AlltheDronesofallthecategoriesshallbetransferredtotheWarehousesofthefollowingCustoms formations, namely, Chennai (Airport), Delhi (IGIA), Kolkata (Airport) and Mumbai(Airport),whichshallbethefocalCommissioneratesforstocking,segregation,jointinspectionbyallagenciesanddistribution.Forthispurpose,alltheCustomsZoneshavebeenmappedtothesefocalCommissioneratesasindicatedbelow:
S. No. Customs / CGST Zone Focal Customs Commissionerates
1. Chennai,Tiruchirappalli(P),Thiruvananthapuram(Kochi),Bengaluru,Visakhapatnam,Hyderabad
Chennai(Airport)
2. Kolkata,Bhubaneshwar,Guwahati,Patna(P) Kolkata(Airport)
3. Mumbai-I,Mumbai-II,Mumbai-III,Pune,Ahmedabad,Nagpur
Mumbai(Airport)
4. Delhi,Delhi(P),Bhopal Delhi(IGIA)
17.16.4.3. TheCustomsformationsshallonlytransferthestockofDronesthatis‘ripefordisposal’.Adequateprecautionshallbetakensothatnopilferage/losstakesplaceduringsuchtransfer.TheSuperintendent in-chargeofWarehouse shall prepare the list ofDronesandget theapproval ofthe Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner concerned before such transfer. The list of Dronesshall contain category, type,make, quantity and any other informationwhichmay be availableonthepackage;dueacknowledgementofreceiptoftheDronesatthedestinationFocalCustomsCommissioneratesandacorrespondingreceiptentryshallbemade in theWarehouse/DisposalRegister.TheProformasformaintainingarecordofthetransferandacknowledgementaregivenat Form-33.CopiesshallbekeptbytheWarehouseSectionsofthetransferringCustomsZonesandFocalCustomsCommissionerates.
17.16.4.4.AttheFocalCustomsCommissionerates,thegeneralprincipleofidentification,segregationanddistributionofthestockoftheseized/confiscatedDronesshallbeasfollows:
i. InregardtothestockoftheDronesthatispresentlyavailable,thefollowingactionwillbetaken:
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a. TherequirementsofDRIandtheCustomsfieldformationsshallbemetfirstfromtheavailablestockofDrones.Forthispurpose,anyCustomsfieldformationrequiringtheDronesfortheiroperationalpurposeshallmakearequesttoDGRI,whichshallmakearecommendationforapprovaltotheBoard.Aftersuchapproval,theDRImayincludetherequirementofthefieldformation(s)toitsownrequirementfordeterminingtheirtotalrequirement;andconveythesametoalltheFocalCustomsCommissionerates.
b. TheFocalCustomsCommissioneratesshallintimateDRIandtheapprovedCustomsfieldformationabouttheavailability/receiptoftheDrones,andtheDRI/Customsfield formationwill then identify and take possession of the Drones as per theirrequirement.
c. The remaining stock of Drones will be distributed equally betweenMOD &MHA(andtheirconstituentorganizations/Agencies)afterajointinspectionthatwillbeconductedbythenodalofficersofMODandMHA(ortheirrepresentatives).
ii. As regards the future stock of the Drones that are received by the Focal CustomsCommissioneratesfromtimetotime,requirementsofDRIandCustomsfieldformationsshall be met first. Thereafter, the MOD & MHA (and their constituent organizations/Agencies)shallbeinvitedforajointinspectiontobeconductedbythenodalofficersofMODandMHA(ortheirrepresentatives)bi-annuallyinthesecond/thirdweekofJanuaryandJuly.IncaseeitherMinistrydoesnotturnupforsuchjointinspectionorforgoesitsquota,thesamewouldbemadeavailabletotheother.
iii. Intheevent,theDRI(orCustomsfieldformation)doesnotrequireanyDrones,thesameshallbe intimatedby theDRI to theFocalCustomsCommissionerateand theavailablestockwillthenbedistributedequallybetweentheMoD&theMHA(andtheirconstituentorganizations/Agencies.). IncaseeitherMinistry forgoes itsquota, thesamewouldbemadeavailabletotheother.
iv. ForthejointinspectionandsegregationoftheDronesbydifferentagencies:
a. TheAdditional/JointCommissionerofCustomsin-chargeofWarehouseanddisposalof theFocalCommissionerateshallbethecontactpoint forcoordinationwithDRI,MODandMHA;
b. TheAdditionalDirector/JointDirector(Policy),DRI-HeadquarterortheAdditional/JointDirectorofZonalUnitnominatedbyDG-DRIshallbethenodalofficerfortheDRI;and
c. TheNodalofficersofMODandMHAaregivenatAppendix-V.
a. MODandMHAwillcommunicatethechangeoftheNodalOfficers(orauthorized
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representatives) as-and-when such change happens, to the Commissioner(Investigation–Customs),CBIC.TheNodalofficersshallpreferablybeatthelevelofDirector/DeputySecretary.
b.TheAdditional/JointCommissionerofCustomsin-chargeoftheWarehouseandDisposaloftheFocalCustomsCommissioneratewillintimatethedateandtimeofsuchinspectionwellinadvancetotheagenciesconcernedandsuchdateshallbemutuallyconvenientforalltheagencies;
c.ThetransferoftheDroneswithintheCBICaswellastoMODandMHAissubjecttothefollowingconditions:
i.The Drones shall be supplied on gratis basis (free of cost), on ‘as-is-where-is’condition;
ii.It will be the responsibility of the recipient to comply with all the regulatoryrequirementsasmentionedaboveandDGCAconditions/restrictionsregardingpossession and utilization of the Drones. The recipient shall produce all thenecessary documents to this effect to the Additional/ Joint Commissioner ofCustomsconcernedattheFocalCustomsCommissionerateatthetimeoftakingoveroftheDrones;
iii.NoDronewouldberesoldaftertheendoftheirlifeorwhentheybecomeobsoleteorirreparable.SuchDronesshallbedestroyedbyalltherecipient;
iv.Proper acknowledgement shall be obtained and kept by the respective FocalCustoms Commissionerate upon transfer of Drones to the recipients mentioned above.SuchacknowledgmentshallcontainthedetailsoftheDronesincludingthecategory,type,make,quantityandanyotherinformationwhichmaybeavailableonthepackage.AProformainthisregardisgivenatForm-34.
v.Upon transferof theDrones,a suitableentry to thiseffect shallbemade in theWarehouseRegisterattheFocalCustomsCommissionerate.
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Form- 32 (ReferPara17.15.3.8.)
CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION OF FOREIGN ORIGIN LIQUOR
(in triplicate)
Thisistocertifythatthefollowinglotofliquorweredestroyedinourpresence.
S.No
Case
Det
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(FileNum
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Deta
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f the
goo
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Seizingagency
Date
of s
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PlaceofSeizure
Warehouseentrynum
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Quantity(inbottles)
Quantity(inLiters)
2. Whereandhowdestroyed.
Signature(s), name(s) and designation(s) of Chairman/ Members of the Liquor Disposal Committee.
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Form-33 (ReferPara17.16.4.3.)
Document for Transit Acknowledgment for Confiscated Drones
S. No. Category Make/ Type Any other R e l e v a n t I n f o r m a t i o n Available on the Package
Quantity (in number)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Designation:SuperintendentofCustoms,
WarehouseSection,………Commissionerate
Acknowledgement
Receivedtotal..........Drones,aslistedabove,aftercheckingandtallyingwiththeentriesmentionedintheabovetable.
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Designation:SuperintendentofCustoms,
WarehouseSection,
………Commissionerate
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Form-34 (ReferPara-17.16.4.4.(iv)(c)(c)(iv))
Transfer of Confiscated Drones to Recipient
S.No. Category Make/Type AnyotherRelevantInformation Available on the Package
Quantity(innumber)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Acknowledgement
HandedoverandreceivedstockofdronesaftercheckingandtallyingwiththeentriesmentionedintheaboveTable.
OfficerHandingover
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Designation:Additional/JointCommissionerofCustoms,WarehouseSection,………Commissionerate
OfficerReceiving
Signature:
Date:
Name:
Designation:(Not less than the rank of Director/Deputy Secretary)
Agency:
Ministry:
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APPENDIX – I (RefertoPara14.1.2)
M/F Deptt. of Rev. F. No. 545/1/78-L.C.I dated the 21st December, 1978.
Subject: P.A.C. Recommendations contained in para graphs 3.70, 3.71, 3.72. 3.74 and 3.75 of the 76th Report of the PAC (6th Lok Sabha) – issue of instructions – Reg.
Iamdirectedtoencloseacopyoftheparagraph3.70,3.71,3.72,3.74and3.75ofthe76th ReportofthePublicAccountsCommittee(6thLokSabha)regardingpara17oftheAuditReportfor1975-76relating,inter-alia,tothelossofrevenuetoGovernmentduetounder-valuationofseizeddrug‘Frusemide’whichwasdisposedofinauctionsale.
2. Inpara3.70,3.71and3.72,thePublicAccountsCommitteehavedesiredissueof(i)suitableinstructionstoensurethatAppraisersarenotallowedtoassumeexcessivepowersand(ii)necessaryguidelinesregardingfunctioningoftheValuationCommitteetosafeguardagainstthelapsesresultinginlossofrevenuetoGovernmentduetounder-valuation,aswasnoticedinthedisposaloftheseizeddrug‘Frusemide’.
Inpara3.74,theCommitteehasrecommendedissueofsuitableinstructionsbytheBoardsothatrepresentativesofthecanalisingagenciesinvariablyparticipateinthedeliberationsoftheValuationCommitte,asandwhencanaliseditemsaretobevaluedbythem.
Inpara3.75, theCommitteehasdesired that responsibility shouldbe fixed for the lapsesinnot consulting theDrugsControlleron thequestionwhether theDrug ‘Frusemide’wasdamagedornot,andnecessaryinstructionsissuedtoensurethataCertificateofthecompetentauthorityisobtainedinvariablyinsuchcasesinfuture.
3. TheDirectorateofInspection(CustomsandCentralExcise)wereasked,inter-alia,tolookintothe above procedural lapses and suggest suitable recommendations on the general procedure fordisposalofseized/confiscatedgoods.Inthereportsubmittedbythem,theDirectorateofInspection(Customs&CentralExcise)haveobservedthattheinstructionsissuedfromtimetotimewhicharepresentlyinregardingfixationof“fairprice”,areclearandunambiguousand it was because these instructionswere not properly followedwhile disposing of theconfiscateddrugreferredtoabovethatitbecamethesubjectmatterofanAuditPara.TheyhaveparticularlyreferredtotheinstructionscontainedinBoard’sletterno.
* i)F.No.4/63/57-Cus.III/Cus.IVdated7.9.1961(Sl.No.24)
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* ii)F.NO.30/51/66-LCIdated7.1.1967(Sl.No.66)
* iii)F.No.30/69/67-LCIdated23.9.1967.(Sl.No.72)
theyhavealsostatedthatinstructionscontainedinpara34**onpages1493–1495oftheCentralManualoftheAppraisingDepartment.VolumeIV,andinPara758*oftheManualofthePreventiveDepartmentof theBombayCustomsHouse(Extractsenclosed)relatingtoexerciseofpowersbyvariousofficersforfixationoffairpricesandforacceptanceofbidsatauctionshouldbereiteratedforcompliance.Accordingly,youarerequestedtoissuesuitableinstructionstotheformationsunderyouforstrictcomplianceoftheseinstructions.
4. Asregardsseizedmedicines/drugs,itisnecessarytoimpressuponthestaffthattheAssistantDrugs Controller should be consulted, without fail, at different stages from the time ofseizuretilldisposal,particularlyinregardtoidentificationofthemedicine/drug,itsphysicalconditionandquality,andvaluation.AsobservedbythePublicAccountsCommitteeinpara3.75referredtoabove,beforesuchitemsaredisposedof, it isimperativethataCertificatefrom the competent authority is obtained for ascertainingwhether themedicine/drug inquestionwasdamagedordeterioratedandalsowhetheritwasfitforhumanconsumption.
Asmodification and drugs which are seized, are often found to have a limited period ofpotencyorarelikelytodeteriorateonstorage,theirexpeditiousdisposalmaybeconsideredinconsultationwiththeAssistantDrugController.
5. AsobservedbythePACinpara3.74,itisalsonecessarytoensurethatwhilemakingmarketenquiriesinrespectofcanaliseditems,representativesoftheconcernedcanalisingagenciesarealsoinvariablyconsultedinregardtofixationoffairprices.
6. Receiptofthislettermaypleasebeacknowledged.
(*Pl.SeeAppendix–I)
(**Pl.SeeAppendix–II)
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS COMMITTEE.
3.70 TheCommittee find that the fair price ofRs. 40,000/-was fixed for the frusemideby theAppraiseroftheBombayCustomHouseandthesamewasacceptedbytheValuationCommitteeconsistingoftwoAssistantCollectorandaWarehousinginspectorbesidestheAppraiserhimself.TheValuationCommitteeacceptedthepriceasfixedbytheAppraiserasamatterofcoursewithoutanyeffort tomake independentenquiriesaboutpricewhichcouldbemostadvantageous to theGovernment.AccordingtotheFinanceSecretary“hadanyelementarymarketenquirybeenmade,theycouldneverfixthepriceofRs.40,000/-.”ThishasresultedindefraudingthenationalExchequertothetuneofaboutRs.2.31lakhsinasinglecase.
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3.71 The Committee desire that suitable instructions may be issued forthwith to ensure thatAppraisersarenotallowedtoassumeexcessivepowersinordertoobviatetherecurrenceofsimilarcasesinfuture.
3.72 TheCommitteealsofeelthatthereisneedtoissuenecessaryguidelinesregardingfunctioningoftheValuationCommitteetosafeguardagainstsuchlapse.
3.74 TheCommitteefindsthatnoguidelineshavebeenprescribedforthevaluationofcanaliseditems. Also the representative of the State Trading Corporation does not participate in thedeliberationsof theValuationCommittee inrespectofcanalised items.The importsofcanaliseditems are regulated only through canalising agencies, like State Trading Corporation, etc. whoaretheappropriateauthoritieswhichkeepabreastofthelatestprice,etc.ofthecanaliseditems.TheCommittee feels that in thesecircumstances, it isveryessential thata representativeof thecanalisingagencyshouldparticipateinvariablyinthedeliberationsoftheCommitteeasandwhenthecanaliseditemsaretobevaluedbythem.TheyaccordinglyrecommendthatsuitableinstructionsforthepurposemaybeissuedbytheBoardforcompliancebytheconcernedauthorities.
3.75 TheCommitteehasinformedthatatthetimeofthedisposalofthedrug,theAppraiserhadrecordedintheregular“containerdamaged”.However,noCertificatewasobtainedbytheDepartmentfromthecompetentauthority,i.e.DrugController,inregardtothedamageofthedrug.TheevidencethatwasgivenbeforetheCommitteewasquitevagueandperfunctoryandtherecanbedoubtastowhethertherewasanyseriousdamageatall.Explainingthereasonsthereof,thedepartmentofRevenuehaveintimatedthat‘itappearsthatitwasanadministrativefailure’.TheCommitteecannotviewwithequanimity theunconcernof theCustoms indisposingof thedrugwhich in this casewaspurchasedbyamanufacturerofdrugandcouldcausehealthhazard,ifitwasreallydamaged.TheCommitteedesiresthatresponsibilityforthislapseshouldbefixedandnecessaryinstructionsissuedtoensurethatCertificateofthecompetentauthorityisobtainedinvariablyinsuchcasesinfuture.
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Appendix – II (RefertoPara14.2)
Copy of Drugs Controller Letter No. X-11038/50/80-D dated 9.12.1980.
Sub:Disposalofconfiscateddrugs
Youmusthavebeenreceivingrequests fromCustomsandExciseauthorities foradviceondisposalofdrugsseizedbythelandcustomsandexciseauthorities.ThisquestionalsocameupfordiscussioninthemeetingofPublicAccountsCommitteeofParliament.ItisdesirablethatanuniformpolicyregardingtheStateDrugsControlAuthorities.Thefollowingprocedureissuggested:-
1. WheneverarequestisreceivedfromtheLandCustomsorExciseauthoritiesforadviceonthedisposalofconfiscateddrugs,aDrugInspectormaybedeputedtoinspecttheconsignmenttoseewhetherthecontainersofthedrugaredamagedsoastoeffectthequalityofthedrugandwhetherthecontainersarelabelledwiththeessentialparticularssuchasthenameofthedrug,nameofthemanufacturer;dateofthemanufactureanddateofexpiryinthecaseofdrugshavingalimitedlifeperiod.
2. If,oninspection,theDrugInspectorreportsthatthecontainersaredamagedsoastoaffectthequalityoftheproductorthecontainersdonotbeartheessentialparticularsonthelabel,thentheconsignmentofdrugconcernedshouldnotberecommendedtobedisposedofbypublicauction.
3. Ifthecontainersofthedrugarefoundtobeintactandnotdamaged,andtheyarealsolabelledwiththenecessaryparticulars,thenrepresentativesamplesmaybedrawnandgottested.
4. Ifthesesamplesarereportedtobenotofstandardquality,thenthedruginquestionshouldnotberecommendedtobedisposedofbypublicauction.
5. If the samples are reported to be of standard quality, then the drugs in questionmay berecommendedtobesoldbypublicauction.TheauthoritiesquestioningthedrugsshouldbelicensedandthedrugspermittedtobesoldonlytomanufacturersholdingvalidmanufacturinglicencesundertheDrugsandCosmeticsAct.
6. Theprocedureoutlinedabovewouldbeapplicableonlyto“bulkdrugs”seizedbytheCustoms/ExciseAuthorities.Confiscatedformulationsshouldnotbeallowedtobesoldbyauction.
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APPENDIX III-A (RefertoParaNo.16.1)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF FIANCNE
(Department of Revenue)
STANDING ORDER NO.1/89 DT.13.06.89
“WHEREAS the Central Government considers it necessary and expedient to determinethemannerinwhichthenarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,asspecifiedinNotificationNo.4/89datedthe29thMay,1989(F.No.664/23/89-Opium,publishedasS.O.381(E)),whichshall,as soonasmaybe, after their seizure,bedisposedoff,having regard to theirhazardousnature,vulnerabilitytotheft,substitutionandconstraintsofproperstoragespace;
Now,therefore,inexerciseofthepowersconferredbysub-Section(1)ofSection52aoftheNarcoticDrugs andPsychotropic SubstancesAct, 1985 (61of 1985), (hereinafter referred to as‘the Act’), the Central Government hereby determines that the drugs specified in the aforesaidNotificationshallbedisposedoffinthefollowingmanner,namely:-
SECTION I - DRUGS MEANT FOR DISPOSAL
1. Narcotics Drugs :
1) Opium
2) Morphine
3) Heroin
4) Ganja
5) Hashish(Charas)
6) Codeine
7) Thebaine
8) Cocaine
9) Poppystraw
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10) Anyothermanufactureddrug,asdefinedunderclause(xi)ofSection2oftheAct
Psychotropic Substances:
1) Methaqualone
2) T.H.C.
3) Amphetamine
4) Anyotherpsychotropicsubstance,asdefinedunderclause(xxiii)ofSection2 of the said Act
SECTION II- GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR SAMPLING, STORAGE ETC.
2.1 Alldrugsshallbeproperlyclassified,carefully,weighedandsampledonthespotofseizure.
2.2 Allthepackages/containersshallbeseriallynumberedandkeptinlotsforsampling.Samplesfromthenarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesseized,shallbedrawnonthespotofrecovery,induplicate,inthepresenceofsearchwitness(Panchas)andthepersonfromwhosepossessionthedrugisrecovered,andamentiontothiseffectshouldinvariablybemadeinthepanchanamadrawnonthespot.
2.3 Thequantitytobedrawnineachsampleforchemicaltestshallnotbelessthan5gramsinrespectofallnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancessaveincasesofopium,ganjaandcharas(hasish)whereaquantityof24gramsineachcaseisrequiredforchemicaltest.Thesamequantitiesshallbetakenfortheduplicatesamplealso.Theseizeddrugsinthepackages/containersshallbewellmixedtomakeithomogeneousandrepresentativebeforethesample(induplicate)isdrawn.
2.4 InthecaseofSeizureofasinglepackage/container,onesample(induplicate)shallbedrawn.Normally,itisadvisabletodrawonesample(induplicate)fromeachpackage/containerincaseofseizureofmorethanonepackage/container.
2.5 However,when the packages/containers seized together are of identical size andweight,bearingidenticalmarkingsandthecontentofeachpackagegivenidenticalresultsoncolortestbythedrugidentificationkit,conclusivelyindicatingthatthepackagesareidenticalinallrespects,thepackages/containersmaybecarefullybunchedinlotsof10packages/containers/exceptinthecaseofganjaandhashish(charas),whereitmaybebunchedinlotsof40suchpackages/containers.Foreachsuchlotofpackages/containers,onesample(induplicate)maybedrawn.
2.6 Whereaftermakingsuchlots,inthecaseofhashishandganja,lessthan20packages/containersremain,andinthecaseofotherdrugs,lessthan5packages/containersremain,nobunchingwillbenecessaryandnosamplesneedbedrawn.
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2.7 Ifsuchremaindersaremore in thecaseofotherdrugsandsubstancesand20ormore inthecaseofganjaandhashish,onemoresample(induplicate)maybedrawnforsuchareminderpackage/container.
2.8 While drawing one sample (in duplicate) from a particular lot, it must be ensured thatrepresentativesampleareinequalquantityistakenfromapackage/containerofthatlotandmixedtogethertomakeacompositewholefromwhichthesamplesaredrawnforthatlot.
2.9 Thesample induplicateshouldbekept inheat sealedplasticbagsas it is convenientandsafe.Theplasticbagcontainershouldbekeptinapaperenvelopewhichmaybesealedproperly.Suchsealedenvelopemaybemarkedasoriginalandduplicate.BoththeenvelopesshouldbeartheS.No.ofthepackage(s)/containersfromwhichthesamplehasbeendrawn.Theduplicateenvelopecontainingthesamplewillalsohaveareferenceofthetestmemo.Thesealsshouldbelegible.Thisenvelopewhichshouldalsobesealedandmarked‘secret-drugsample/Testmemo’istobesenttothechemicallaboratoryconcerned.
3.0 TheSeizingofficersof theCentralGovernmentDepartments,viz.,Customs.CentralExcise,Central Bureau of Narcotics, Narcotics Control Bureau, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence etc.shoulddispatch samplesof the seizeddrugs tooneof theLaboratoriesof theCentralRevenuesControlLaboratorynearesttotheirofficedependingupontheavailabilityoftestfacilities.TheotherCentralAgencieslikeBSF,CBIandotherCentralPoliceOrganizationsmaysendsuchsampletotheDirector,CentralForensicLaboratory,NewDelhi.AllStateEnforcementAgenciesmaysendsamplesofseizeddrugstotheDirector/DeputyDirector/AssistantDirectoroftheirrespectiveStateForensicScienceLaboratory.
3.1 Aftersampling,detailedinventoryofsuchpackages/containersshallbepreparedforbeingenclosedtothepanchanamaOriginalwrappersshallalsobepreservedforevidentiarypurposes.
SECTIONIII-RECEIPTOFDRUGSINGODOWNSANDPROCEDURE.
3.2 All drugs invariably be stored in safes and vaults provided with double-locking system.AgenciesoftheCentralandStateGovernmentsmayspecificallydesignatetheirGodownsforstoragepurposes.TheGodownsshouldbeselectedkeepinginviewtheirsecurityangle, juxtapositiontocourtsetc.
3.3 Such Godowns, as a matter of rule, shall be placed under the over-all supervision andchargeofaGazettedofficeroftherespectiveenforcementagencywhoshallexerciseutmostcare,circumspectionandpersonalsupervisionasfaraspossible.EachseizingofficershalldepositthedrugsfullypackedandsealedintheGodownwithin48hoursofsuchseizure,withaforwardingmemoindicatingNDPSCrimeNo.asperCrimeandProsecution(C&PRegister)underthenewlaw,nameoftheaccused,referenceoftestmemo,descriptionofthedrugs,totalno.ofpackages/containers,etc.
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3.4 The seizing officer, after obtaining an acknowledgement for such deposit in the format(Annexure- 1)shallhandoversuchacknowledgementtotheInvestigatingofficerofthecasealongwiththecasedossiersforfurtherproceedings.
3.5 TheOfficer-in-chargeoftheGodown,beforeacceptingthedepositofdrugsshallensurethatthesameareproperlypackedandsealed.Heshallalsoarrangethepackage/containers(case-wiseandlot-wise)forquickretrieval,etc.
3.6 TheGodown-in-chargeisrequiredtomaintainregisterwhereinentriesofreceiptshouldbemade as per format at Annexure-II
3.7 ItshallbeincumbentupontheInspectingofficersofthevariousDepartmentsmentionedatAnnexureIItomakefrequentvisitstotheGodownforensuringadequatesecurityandsafetyandfortakingmeasuresfortimelydisposalofdrugs.TheInspectingOfficersshouldrecordtheirremarks/observationsagainstCol.15oftheFormatatAnnexure II.
3.8 TheHeadsoftherespectiveenforcementagencies(bothCentralandStateGovernments)mayprescribesuchperiodicalreportsandreturns,as theymaydeemfit, tomonitor thesafereceipt,deposit,storage,accountinganddisposalofseizeddrugs.
3.9 Since the early disposal of drugs assumes utmost consideration and importance, theenforcementagenciesmayobtainordersforpre-trialdisposalofdrugsandotherarticles (including conveyance,ifany)byhavingrecoursetotheprovisionsofsubSection(2)ofSection52AoftheAct.
Section IV-ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY POLICE AND OTHER EMPOWERED OFFICERS FOR PRE-TRIAL DISPOSAL
4.0 Where any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance has been seized and forwarded theofficer-in-chargeofthenearestpolicestationortotheofficerempoweredunderSection53,theofficer,referredtoinparagraphNo.3.3oftheordershallprepareaninventoryofsuchnarcoticdrugsorpsychotropicsubstancescontainingsuchdetailsrelatingtotheirdescription,quality,quantity,modeof packing,marks, numbers or suchother identifyingparticulars of thenarcotic drugs orpsychotropicsubstancesorthepackinginwhichtheyarepacked,CountryoforiginandsuchotherparticularsasmaybeconsideredrelevanttotheidentityoftheaforesaiddrugsinanyproceedingsundertheActandmakeanapplicationtoanyMagistrateforthepurposeof-
a. Certifyingthecorrectness&oftheinventorysoprepared:or
b. Taking,inthepresenceofsuchMagistrate,photographsofsuchdrugsorsubstancesandcertifyingsuchphotographs.
c. Allowingtodrawrepresentativesamplesofsuchdrugsorsubstances,inthepresenceof
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suchMagistrateandcertifyingthecorrectnessofanylistofsamplessodrawn.
4.1 Whereanapplicationismadeundersub-Section(2)ofSection52AoftheAct,theMagistrateshall,assoonasmaybe,allowtheapplication.
4.2 NotwithstandinganythingcontainedintheIndianEvidenceAct,1872(1of1872)ortheCodeofCriminalProcedure,1973(2of1974),everycourttryinganoffenceunderthisAct,shalltreattheinventory,thephotographs,ornarcoticdrugsorpsychotropicsubstancesandanylistofsamplesdrawnundersub-Section(2)ibidandcertifiedbytheMagistrate,asprimaryevidenceinrespectofsuchoffence.
WhilepreferringanapplicationunderSection52A toanymagistrate, emphasismaybe laidon‘expediencyofdisposal’.Thegroundsthatmaybehighlightedmaypertainto-
i. riskofpilferage,theftandsubstitution:
ii. constraintsofstorageandhazardousnature:
iii. highpotentialandvulnerabilityofabuse:
iv. hightemptationstotraffickers
v. Diminutioninthevalueofotherarticles(includingconveyances),duetolongstorage,etc.
4.4 SincethefilingofCharge-Sheet/Compliantisaconditionprecedenttoexpeditiousissueofordersforpre-trialdisposal,complaintsbytherespectiveenforcementagenciesmustbefiledaftercompletionof investigationwith-instipulatedperiodof90daysofseizure/Arrest,onaprioritybasis.Thisrequirestobemeticulouslyadheredto.
4.5 Whilemoving the application under sub-Section (2) of Section 52A of theAct as above,productionofallseizedarticles/drugs,etc.alongwiththePanchnama(inoriginal)anddetailedinventory thereof is essential. The inventory shall be complete in all respects and contain suchparticulars,asmayberelevanttoestablishnexus/identityofarticles.Thechemicalanalysisreportshouldalsobesimultaneouslyfiled.
4.6 AfterthecourtordersarepassedforPre-trialdisposalofdrugs,thosedrugwhichhaveno legitimate value (excepting opium, morphine, codeine and the baine, which are required to betransferredtotheGovernmentOpiumandAlkaloidWorksUndertakingatGhazipurorNeemuch,asthecasemaybe)arerequiredtobedestroyed,consistentwiththewiththeguidelinesissuedunderthisorderandnotrepugnanttothecourt’sorder.
4.7 Asbulkofseizuresofdrugsrelatetoillicitimportorexport,andaremadeatthepointsof
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entryorexitorintransittraffic,suchdrugsareliabletoseizureunderSection110oftheCustomsAct,1962andconfiscationunderSections111or113ibid.Insuchcases,itwouldbeappropriatetoinitiateproceedingundertheCustomsActalso.
Section V - CONSTITUTION & FUNCTIONS OF DRUG DISPOSAL COMMITTEE
5.0 A three Member Committee of the respective enforcement agencies (both Central andState),knownas the “NarcoticsDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesDisposalCommittee”shouldbe constituted to discharge its functions from the Headquarters of the respective Heads of theDepartment.TheCommitteewillbeheadedbyanofficernotbelowtherankof
(i) Deputy Collector of Customs and Central Excise with two Members of the rank ofAssistantCollectorofCustomsandCentralExciseincaseofaCustomsandCentralExciseCollectorate.
(ii) DeputyNarcoticsCommissionerwithtwomembersoftherankofAssistantNarcoticsCommissionerinthecaseofNarcoticsCommissioner’sorganization
(iii) Deputy Director of Revenue Intelligencewith twomembers of the rank of AssistantDirector.
(iv) DeputyDirectorandtwootherofficers,asmaybeauthorizedbytheDirector-General,NarcoticsControlBureauinthecaseofthatorganization:
(v) DeputyInspector-GeneralofPolicewithtwomembersoftherankofSuperintendentofPoliceinrespectofStatePoliceinrespectofStalePoliceOrganizations;and
(vi) DeputyCommissionerofExcisewithtwoofficersoftherankofAssistantCommissioners,inrespectofStateExciseOrganizations.
5.1 TheCommitteewillbedirectlyresponsibletotheHeadofDepartmentconcerned.
5.2 ThefunctioningoftheCommitteewillbeto
a. Undertakedetailedanalysisofdrugspendingdisposal,and
b. Advisetherespectiveinvestigatingofficers/supervisoryofficersonthestepstobeinitiatedforexpeditiousdisposal.
5.3 TheCommitteeshallmeet,asfrequentlyaspossible,asmaybeconsiderednecessaryforquickdisposal of drugs and at least onceintwomonths.WhiletheCentralAgenciesshallendorseacopyof theMinutesof suchMeetingsdirectly to theNarcoticsControlBureau, theStateEnforcement
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AgenciesconcernedshallreportthesametotheirrespectiveStatePoliceHeadquarters(CID),who,inturn,maykeeptheNarcoticsControlBureauinformedoftheprogressmadefromtimetotime.
5.4. TheOfficers-in-chargeofGodownsshallpreparea listofall suchdrugs thathavebecomeripe for Disposal to the Chairman of the respective Drug Disposal Committee. After examiningthattheyarefitfordisposalandsatisfyingthattheyarenolongerrequiredforlegalproceedingsand the approval of the Courthasbeenobtainedforthepurpose, theMembersoftherespectiveDrug Disposal CommitteeshallendorsenecessaryCertificatestothiseffect.TheCommitteeshallthereafter,physicallyexamineandverifythedrugconsignmentswithreferencetotheSeizure Report andotherdocuments,likeChemicalAnalysis,etc.,includingitsweighmentandrecorditsfindingsineachcase.
5.5 ThecompositesampleshallbedrawnforgettingthesametestedbytheCentralRevenueControlLaboratoryortheStateForensicScienceLaboratory/StateDrugsControlLaboratoryconcerned.Ifnovariation,eitherinpurityorquantityisfound,thesameshallbeorderedfordestructionbytheDepartment.Whereanyminorvariationsarenoticed,adetailedreportmaybesubmittedto theHeadofDepartmentoftheenforcementagencyconcerned.Inthecaseofwidervariations,themattershallbeimmediatelyreportedtotheNarcoticsControlBureauindicatingthefollow-upactiontakeninthisregard.ThedestructionofdrugsinsuchcasescanbedoneonlyafterobtainingtheordersoftheHeadoftheDepartmentconcerned.
5.6 TheCommitteeshallbeempoweredtoorderdestructionoftheseizeddrugsinthefollowingcases:
Name of the drug Quantity (Kgs.)
1. Heroin 2
2. Hashish(Charas) 50
3. HashishOil 10
4. Ganja 500
5. Cocaine 1
6. Mandrax 150
7. Otherdrugs UptovalueofRs.5lacs
5.7 The Disposal Committee shall intimate the Head of the Department concerned about the
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programofdestruction (givingcompletedetails) inadvance (at least15daysbefore thedateofdestruction)sothat,incasehedeemsfit,hemayeitherhimselfconductsurprisechecks,ordeputeanofficersforconductingsuchsuprisechecks.TheDisposalCommitteeshallinformtherespectiveHeadsofDepartmentinrespectofeverydestructionmadebyitindicatingthedateofdestruction,quantitiesdestroyed,etc.
5.8 In those caseswhere the quantities exceed the above limits, destruction shall be orderedand take place onlyunderthesupervisionbytheHeadoftheDepartmenthimselfalongwiththeChairmanandMembersoftheDrugDisposalCommittee.
5.9 Alldrugs,exceptingopium,morphine,codeineandthebaine,shallbedestroyedbyincinerationinsuchplaceswhereadequatefacilitiesandsecurityarrangementsexistforthesameafterensuringthatthismaynotbeahealthhazardfromthepointofviewofpollution.Opendestructionofsuchdrugsmayalsoberesortedto,whereverconsideredfeasibleandnecessary,afterduepublicitytogaintheconfidenceofpublic.Widepublicity,insuchcaseswouldbeconsequential.
Section VI- MISCELLANEOUS
6.0 ACertificateofDestruction(intriplicate)Annexure III containing all the relevant data like Godownentryno.,fileNo.,grossandnetweightofthedrugsseized,etc.shallbepreparedanddulyendorsedbythesignatureoftheChairmanaswellasMembersoftheCommittee.ThiscouldalsoservethepurposeofPanchanama.TheoriginalcopyshallbepostedintheGodownRegisteraftermakingnecessaryentriestothiseffect,theduplicatetoberetainedintheseizurecasefileandthetriplicatecopywillbekeptbytheDisposalCommittee.
6.1 The procedure outlined above should be followed by all Central and State enforcementagenciesconcerned.Othergoods(includingconveyance),ripefordisposalmaybedisposedoffbypublicauctionorinsuchmannerasisdeemedconvenientinthebestinterestsoftheGovernment.
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ANNEXURE 1 (Para3.4OFAPPENDIXIII-A)
GODOWN RECEIPT
RECEIVED(No.)____________packages/containerssaidtocontain_______________(DescriptionofDrugs)sealedwiththesealNo.____________________of(Name&Designation)seizingofficerandenteredintoGodownregistervideentryNo._________
Facsimileoftheseal_______________________
Place:
SignatureoftheOfficer
InchargeofGodownwith
Fullname&officialseal
Date:
Time:
ANNEXURE-II (Para3.6OFAPPENDIXIII-A)
FORMAT OF REGISTER REQUIRED TO BE
MAINTAINED BY THE GODOWN IN CHARGE
1. GodownentryS.No.
2. N.D.P.S.CrimeNo.
3. Descriptionofdrugsinthesealedpackages/containersandothergoods,ifany
4. No.ofpackages/containers(drugwise)
5. Quantityofdrug(packages/containers)
6. Particularsofthetestmemos.
7. Name(s)andaddress(es)ofaccused
8. NamewithofficialdesignationandaddressofSeizing/DepositingOfficer
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9. Facsimileofthesealputonthepackages/containersbytheSeizingOfficer
10. Dateandtimeofdeposit
11. Particularsofexitandre-entryforexhibitingtocourt
12. Dateandtimeofremovalfordisposal
13. DisposalparticularsincludingdestructionordispatchtoCentralGovernmentOpiumfactory
14. CertificateofDisposalincludingpricepaymentparticulars,fromGovernmentOpiumfactory,whereapplicable
15. RemarksoftheInspectingOfficer(s)
Inspecting Officers: InthecaseofCentralEnforcementAgency:(1)D.G.NCS,(2)Dy.D.G.NCB,(3)NarcoticsCommissionerof India, (4)Dy.NarcoticsCommissioners, (5)D.G.BSF, (6)DyD.G.BSF,(7) Sr.OfficersofCBI, (8)PrincipalCommissioner,Customs&CentralExcise, (9)Commissioner,Customs&CentralExcise,(10)AssistantCommissionerofCustoms&CentralExcise.
In the case of State Enforcement agencies : (1)D.G.ofPolice,(2)I.G.ofPolice,(3)Dy.I.G.P.,(4)Superintendent of Police, (5) State Excise Commissioners, (6) Dy.Excise Commissioners, (7)SuperintendentofExciseandequivalentofficerofStateGovernmentintheauthorizeddepartment.
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ANNEXURE III (PARA6.0OFAPPENDIXIII-A)
IN TRIPLICATE
CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES (PARA 9, 10 OF THE STANDING ORDER NO. /88) - DETAILS OF DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES DESTROYED
Particularsofthedrugs
Seizurecase fileref.No.
GodownRegister entryNo.
(1) (2) (3)
As recorded in the Godownregister
Weightascertainedon Physicalverification
(4) (5)
GrossNet GrossNetWeightWeight WeightWeight(a)(b) (a)(b)
Namesandaddresses ofthewitnesses
Date/Place/Modeofdestruction
(6) (7)
ItiscertifiedthataCommitteeconsistingofS/Shri__________________supervisedthedestructionofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesparticularisedabove,inthepresence_________________offollowingwitnesses.Deletewhateverisnotapplicable.
SIGNATURE
WITHDATE
(CHAIRMAN)
SIGNATURE
WITHDATE
(MEMBER)
SIGNATURE
WITHDATE
(MEMBER)
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APPENDIX III B (RefertoParaNo.16.1)
STANDING ORDER No 1/88
DRAWAL, STORAGE, TESTING AND DISPOSAL OF SAMPLES FROM SEIZED NARCOTICS DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES- PROCEDCURE
1.1 It has been brought to the notice of this Bureau by the Chief Chemist, Central RevenuesControl Laboratory that different investigating officers of various enforcement agencies adoptdifferentProceduresindrawingsamplesfromseizednarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,particularlywithregardtothenumberofsamplesdrawn,quantityofthesample,sealing,modeofpacking,despatchofsamplesetctotheconcernedlaboratory,fortest.Ithasbeenalsobeenfoundthathandlingofsamplesatdifferentstagesandplacesanyalsobecomeanissueofdisputeduringthetrial,andhenceaclearanduniformprocedureisnecessarytoavoidanydoubtorconfusionatanylevel.Withaviewtobringuniformityofapproachinsuchmatters,andalsotoprovideforasecuresystemofhandlingofdrugsamplesitisdecidedtostandardizetheprocedureswithregardtodrawing,forwardingandtestingofsamples.
1.2 Itmaybenotedthatalldrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,materials,apparatusutensils,oranyotherarticlesinrespectofwhichorbymeansofwhichanyoffencepunishableunderchapterIVoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesActhavetobeprovedonlyinrelationtosuchdrugsorpsychotropicsubstanceswhichareliabletoconfiscation.
1.3 Anillicitnarcoticdrugsorpsychotropicsubstancesrecoveredfromaperson,place,conveyance,etc.,arematerialevidenceastheyareliabletoconfiscation.Further,theyconstituteprimaryevidenceforanyact,omissionorcommissiononthepartofapersonrenderinghimliableforpunishmentunder ChapterIVoftheNDPSAct,1985.MostofthenarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancescannotbeconclusivelyprovedtobesuchdrugsorsubstancesmerelybyvisualexaminationinthetrialcourtandtheyrequiretobeprovedbychemicalanalysistobeconductedbychemistsauthorizedunderSection293ofCr.P.C.1973.TheprovisionsofsubSection4ofSection293ofCr.P.C.arereproducedhereunderforreadyreference:- Section 293(4) of Cr. P.C. 1973. This Section applies to the following government scientific
experts,namely:-
(a) anyChemicalExaminerorAssistantChemicalExaminertoGovernment.
(b) TheChiefInspectorofExplosives;
(c) TheDirectorofFinger-printBureau;
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(d) TheDirectorHoffikinInstituteofBombay;
(e) TheDirector (DeputyDirectororAssistantDirector)of aCentral Forensic ScienceLaboratoryorastateForensicScienceLaboratory;
(f) TheSerologisttotheGovernment;
Note:-Sub-Section (4) of Section 293 has been amended to include Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of Central and State Forensic Science Laboratories in the list of Government Scientificexperts.
Government of India vide notificationNo. 74F.No. 50/53/76-Ad-II dated 17 July 1976, asamended vide notification dated 2nd February 1977, have declared chemists of different gradesworkinginCentralRevenuesControlLaboratoriesasChemiststoGovernmentforthepurposesofSection293ofCr.P.C.
1.4 Ifthedrugsseizedarefoundinpackages/containers,thesameshouldbeseriallynumberedforpurposesofidentification.Incasethedrugsarefoundinlooseformthesameshouldbearrangedto be packed in unit containers of uniform size and serial numbers should be assigned to each package/container.Besidestheserialnumber,thegrossandnetweight,particularofthedrugandthedateofseizureshouldinvariablebeindicatedonthepackages.Incasesufficientspaceisnotavailableforrecordingtheaboveinformationonthepackage,aCardBoardlabel,shouldbeaffixedwithasealof theseizingofficerandonthisCardBoard label,abovedetailsshouldberecorded.whosepossessionthedrugisrecovered,andmentiontothiseffectshouldinvariablybemadeinthepanchnamadrawnonthespot.
1.6 Quantity of different drugs required in the sample.
Thequantitytobedrawnineachsampleforchemicaltestshouldbe5gramsinrespectofallnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesexceptinthecasesofOpium,GanjaandCharas/Hashishwhereaquantityof24gramsineachcase isrequiredforchemical test.Thesamequantitiesshouldbetakenfortheduplicatesamplealso.Theseizeddrugsinthepackages/containersshouldbewellmixedtomakeithomogeneousandrepresentativebeforethesameinduplicateisdrawn.
1.7 Numberofsamplestobedrawnineachseizurecase
a. Inthecaseofseizureofsinglepackage/containeronesampleinduplicateistobedrawn.Normally,itisadvisabletodrawonesampleinduplicatefromeachpackage/containerincaseofseizureofmorethanonepackage/container.
b. However,whenthepackage/containerseized togetherareof identicalsizeandweight,bearing identical markings and the contents of each package give identical results on colour testbyU.N.kit,conclusivelyindicatingthatthepackagesareidenticalinallrespects/thepackages/containermaybecarefullybunchedinlotsof10packages/containersmaybe
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bunchedinlotsof40suchpackages/container.Foreachsuchlotofpackages/containers,onesampleisduplicatemaybedrawn.
c. Whereaftermakingsuchlots, inthecaseofHashishandGanja, lessthan20packages/containersremain,andincaseofotherdrugslessthan5packages/containersremain,nobunchingwouldbenecessaryandnosamplesneedbedrawn.
d. Ifitis5ormoreincaseofotherdrugsandsubstances;and20ormoreincaseofGanjaandHashish,onemoresampleinduplicatemaybedrawnforsuchremainderpackage/containers.
e. While drawing one sample in duplicate from a particular lot, it must be ensuredthat representative drug in equal quantity is taken from each package/ containerof that lot and mixed together to make a composite whole, from which the samplesaredrawnfor that lot.Subject to thedetailedprocedureof identificationof packages/container as indicated in Para 1.4 each package/ container should be securely sealedandanidentificationslippasted/Attachedoneachoneofthematsuchplaceandinsuchmanneraswillavoideasyobliterationofmarksannumbersontheslip.Wheremorethanonesampleisdrawn,eachsampleshouldalsobeseriallynumberandmarkedasS-1,S-2,S-3andsoon,bothoriginalandduplicatesample.ItshouldcarrytheserialnumberofthepackagesandmarkedasP-1,2,3,4andsoon.
1.9 Itneednoemphasisthatallsamplesmustbedrawnandsealedinthepresenceoftheaccused,Panchnamawitnessesandseizingofficerandallofthemshallberequiredtoputtheirsignaturesoneachsample.TheofficialsealoftheSeizingOfficerandallofthemshallberequiredtoputtheirsignaturesoneachsample.TheofficialsealoftheSeizingOfficershouldbeaffixed.Iftheperson,fromwhosecustodythedrugshavebeenrecovered,wantstoputhisownsealonthesample,thesamemaybeallowedonboththeoriginalandtheduplicateofeachofthesamples.
1.10 Packing and sealing of samples:
TheSamplesaretobedrawninduplicate.TheoriginalenvelopeshallhavetheoriginalSample.ItwillhaveatestmemowhichinturnshallhaveallthedetailsofSampledrawntheduplicateenvelopecontainingthesamplewillalsohaveareferenceofthetestmemo.Thesealsshouldbelegible.Thisenvelopealongwithtestmemosshouldbekeptinanotherenvelopewhichshouldbesealedandmarked“secret-Drugsample/Testmemo”tobesenttotheconcernedchemicallaboratory.
1.11 Laboratories to which samples may be sent.
TheSeizingOfficersoftheCentralGovernmentDepartments,viz.Customs,CentralExcise,CentralBureau of Narcotic, Narcotics Control Bureau, D.R.I., etc should dispatch samples of the seizeddrugstooneoftheLaboratoriesoftheCentralRevenuesControlLaboratorynearesttotheirofficesdependingupon the availability of test facilities. The addresses of theDy. Chief Chemists of the
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CentralRevenuesControlLaboratoriesaregivenbelow:
1. GeneralManager,Govt.OpiumandAlkaloidWorks,Ghazipur(U.P.).
2. GeneralManager,Govt.OpenanAlkaloidWorks,Neemuch(M.P.).
3. ChiefChemist,CentralRevenueControlLaboratory,PusanRoad(IARI),newDelhi
4. Dy.ChiefChemist,officeofthecollectorofCustomshouse,Chennai600001
5. Dy.ChiefChemist,ChemicalLaboratory,Customshouse,Calcutta1
6. Dy.ChiefChemist,NewCustomsHouse,BallardEstate,Mumbai400038
7. Dy. Chief Chemist, Central Excise Laboratory, Estrellia Batteries compound, DharaviRoad,Mumbai400019
8. ChemicalExaminer,OfficeoftheCommissionerofCustoms,CustomsHouse,Cochin9.
9. ChemicalExaminer,CentralExciseLaboratory,Yashkamal,Building,8thfloor,Baroda5(Gujarat)
10. ChemicalExaminer,CentralExciselaboratory,CentralExciseLaboratory,CORILRefinery,Vishakhapatnam(AP)
11. ChemicalExaminer,CustomsHouse,Kandla,Gujarat
12. ChemicalExaminer,CustomsHouseLaboratory,Sada,MARMUGOAGOA403803.
13. ChemicalExaminer,CustomsHouseLaboratory,AssamOilRefinery,Dibboi(Assam)
14. Chemical Examiner, Central Excise Laboratory, Assam Oil Refinery, Distt. Begusarai(Bihar)
15. ChemicalExaminer,HPCL,Refinery,corridorRoad,Trombay,Mumbai400074
TheotherCentralAgencies, likeBSF, CBI andotherCentral Police organizationsmay send suchsamples to theDirector,CentralForensicLaboratory,NewDelhi.All StateEnforcementAgenciesmaysentsamplesofseizeddrugsandpsychotropicsubstancestotheDirector/DeputyDirector/AssistantDirectoroftheirrespectiveStateForensicScienceLaboratory.
TheAddressesofStateForensicScienceLaboratoriesaregivenbelow
1. Director,Forensicsciencelaboratories,govt.ofBiharPatna-800023
2. Director,PoliceForensicSciencelaboratory,Rajasthan,NehruNagar,Jaipur-6
3. Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, mini Punjab secretarial plot no. 2, sector 9-AChandigarh
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4. Director,StateForensicSciencelaboratory,RasulgarhBhubaneshwar-10(Orissa)
5. Directorforensicsciencelaboratory,Haryanamadhubn(karnl)
6. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,AndhraPradeshRedHillsHyderabad-
7. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,Trivandrum-10
8. Director,StateForensicScienceLaboratoryGovtofwestBengal,BalgachiRoad
9. Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Gujarat State, New Mental Corner,Ahmedabad-380016.
10. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,MaharashtraState,Vidyanagari,Kalina,Santacruz(East),Mumbai-400098.
11. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,CivilLines,Sagar(M.P.)-470001.
12. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,Mahanagar,Lucknow(U.P.).
13. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,Sector18,Chandigarh.
14. Director, Forensic Science Laboratory, Bureau of Police Research and Development(MHA),Govt.ofIndia,O.V.Campus,Ramnathpur,Hyderabad-500013.
15. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,C.B.I.,Block-4,C.G.O.Complex,LodhiRoad,NewDelhi.
16. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratory,Junagarh(Gujarat).
17. ChemicalExaminertotheU.P.Govt.,Agra(U.P.).
18. Govt.Examinerofquestioneddocuments,RailwayBoardBuilding,Shimla(H.P.).
19. Director,ForensicScienceLaboratoryOppositeC.D.Hospital,SriNagar(J.K.)
1.12 Test Memo
TheSamplesofseizeddrugsorsubstancesshouldbedispatchedtotherespectivelaboratoriesunderthecoverofaTestMemowhichshallbepreparedintriplicateinProforma NCB-I. This Test Memo willbeseriallynumberedforeachuniteffectingtheseizure.Theseizingofficerwillcarefullyfill-upcolumn1to8oftheTestMemoandputhissignaturewithofficialseal.TheoriginalandduplicateoftheTestMemoshouldbesenttotheLaboratoryconcernedalongwiththesamples.Thetriplicateshallberetainedinthecasefileoftheseizingofficer.
1.13 Mode and time limit for dispatch of sample to Laboratory.
Thesamplesshouldbesenteitherbyinsuredpostorthroughspecialmessengerdulyauthorisedforthepurpose.Despatchofsamplesbyregisteredpostorordinarymailshouldnotberesorted
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to.Samplesmustbedespatched to theLaboratorywithin72hoursof seizure toavoidany legalobjection.
1.14 EachUnitofeveryEnforcementAgencywillmaintainaRegisterofsamplestomonitortheprogressoftesting,whichwillhavethefollowing:-
CrimeNo. DateofSeizure Name&AddressofOffender Description of seized drugsandyetqty.
1 2 3 4
Nameoftheofficerdrawingand dispatching the samples
S.No.ofsamplesandS.No.ofPackages/containersfromWhichsamplesweredrawn
TestMemoReference
5 6 7
Name&DesignationofCustodian of sample
Theauthoritytowhomdispatched DateofreceiptofanalysisResultandItsreference
8 9 10
Resultinbrief DateofreceiptofremnantSample Date of Destruction/ disposal of remnant
samples11 12 13
Remarks14
TheregistershouldbereceivedonceamonthbytheHeadofunitandonceinthreemonthsbythesupervisingofficer.
1.15 Receipt in the Laboratory
ThesealedenvelopecontainingthesamplesreceivedintheLaboratoryconcernedshouldbecarefullyopenedsoastopreservethesealsontheenvelopetobesentbackalongwiththereportonthetestforevidencepurposes. In the laboratoryeverysample received for testmustbegivenadistinctLaboratorynumber.Aseparateregister forNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesshallbemaintained. The Laboratory may further sub-divide the register Agency-wise. The Laboratorynumbershouldformacontinuousseries,beginningonthe1stJanuaryeveryyearandendingonthe31stDecember.ThesampleclerkmustenterthelaboratorynumberandthedateofregistrationontheTestMemo,eachsamplemustbegivenaseparatenumberandallthenumbersmustbeentered
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onthememo.
The samples andmemoshavingbeenmarkedwithLaboratorynumbers shouldbe entered in aRegister.Theheadingsofthecolumnsintheregisterwillbeasindicatedbelow:-
S.No. (Lab.No.)
Date of receipt Nameoftheofficerdrawing&despatchingthesample
TestMemoRef.&Date
1 2 3 4
Descrtption of the drug as per the
Test Memo
Towhomallotted Dateofreceiptbytheconcernedchemistwithhissignature
5 6 7
Details of Test results Date of despatch of remnant samples
Remarks
8 9 10
Note:Columns&6shouldbefilleduprespectivelyatthetimeofactualforwardingofthesampletotheconcernedchemist.
Allotment of Samples
SamplesofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesshouldbetakentothechemicalexaminerorsuchofficerintheLaboratoryforthispurpose.Hewillmarkthesampletoachemist.WhilesodoingthechemicalexaminerorsuchofficerwillkeepinviewtheprovisionsofSection293ofCr.P.C.Thesampleclerkwillhandoverthesampleandtestmemostothechemistnamedasaboveandobtainhisinitialforreceiptinhisregister.Alldrugsamplesmustreachsuchchemistthesamedayandthechemistwillkeepthesamplesinhissafecustodyunderlockandkeyinhissteelalmirah,providedforthepurpose.
Examination of sample with reference to Test Memo
OnreceiptofthesamplessuchchemistwillexaminethesameandrecorditsweightintheTestMemo.HewillcomparethemarkingsontheTestMemoswiththemarkingsonthepackages/containers.Itwillbehisresponsibilitytoensurethatheteststherelevantsample.
Expeditious test
Expeditiousanalysisofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesisofessencetoallofreceiptofthesample.However,wherequantitativeanalysisrequireslongertime,theresultsofthequalitativetestshouldbedispatchedtotheofficerfromwhomthesampleswerereceivedwithintheaforesaidtimelimitontheoriginalcopyoftheTestMemo,sothatcourtproceedingscanstartimmediately.
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Inthenext15daystheresultsofquantitativetest(purityofthedrug)shouldbeindicatedontheduplicateTestMemoandsenttotheofficerfromwhomthesampleswerereceived.
1.18 Test Register
AllresultsofboththequalitativeandquantitativetestsshouldbeenteredintotheRegisterofsamples(para1.15).ThisRegisterisintendedtoserveasareferenceandassuchshouldbequitedurable.ItshouldcarrytheresultsandthedateofdespatchwithreferencetotheTestMemo.ThereshouldbeclearandadequatereportingoftheresultsintheTestMemo.Assoonastheanalysisisoverthetestresultshouldbedespatchedbyregisteredpostinthenameoftheofficerwhoforwardedthesamplefortest.
1.19 Remnants of samples
Remnants of all narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances samples should be returned withreferencetotheTestMemototheanalysisofthedrug.
1.20 Custody of duplicate sample
DuplicatesampleofallseizedNarcoticdrugsandPsychotropicsubstancesmustbepreservedandkeptsafetyinthecustodyoftheInvestigatingofficeralongwiththecaseproperty.Normallyduplicatesamplemaynotbeusedbutincaseoflossoriginalsampleintransitorotherwiseoronaccountoftrialcourtpassinganorderforasecondtest,theduplicatesamplewillbeutilised.
1.21 Disposal of Test Memo
AssoonasthetestresultinoriginalorduplicateorbothTestMemosarereceived,thesamewillbefiledintheCourt,tryingthecasealongwithCharge-Sheet/ComplaintbytheInvestigatingofficer.Hewillkeepanattestedcopyofthesameinhiscasefile.
1.22 Disposal of Remnant sample/ duplicate sample and the drug
At present, the remnant sample/ duplicate sample and seized narcotic drugs and psychotropicsubstancescanbedisposedofaftertheproceedingsofprosecutionisoverorbyobtaininganorderfromsuchcourtunderSection110oftheCustomsAct,1962and/or451ofCr.PC.WhileobtainingtheorderofthecourtundertheaforesaidSection,itisnecessarythatspecificorderinrespectoftheremnantsample/duplicatesampleisalsoobtained.
Aftersuchorderhasbeenobtained,thedrugorsubstancealongwiththesamplesincludingremnantsshall be disposed of in the manner prescribed.Pleaseacknowledgethereceiptofthestandingorder.
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APPENDIX –III C (RefertoParaNo.16.1)
NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU
NEW DELHI
STANDING ORDER NO. 2/88
Dated: 11.4.88
Subject: Receipt, custody, storage and disposal of seized/confiscated narcotics drugs andpsychotropicsubstances.
Consequentupontheenforcementof theNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985with effect from 14.11.1985, the enforcement activities against drug traffickers in the countryhavebeensteppedupresultinginseizuresofhugequantitiesofnarcoticsdrugsandpsychotropicsubstance(hereinafterreferredtoasthe‘drugs’).Forsuccessfulprosecutionofthedrugoffenders,ithasbeenfeltnecessarytoformulateauniformprocedurefordrawalofsamplesoftheseizeddrugs,whichformtheprimaryevidenceinthecourseofprosecutionproceedingsbeforethecourtsoflawkeeping this inview, the ‘NarcoticsControlBureau, theCentralAuthority createdunderSection4(3)of‘TheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicAct,1985(hereinafterreferredtoasthe‘newlaw’)whichfunctionsastheapexcoordinatingandenforcementagencyinthecountryhasformulatedandcirculated,astandingOrderNo.1/88dated15.3.1988(copyenclosed).
2. Recognizing the importance of despatch, transit, receipt, safe custody, storage, properaccountinganddisposal/destructionoftheseized/confiscateddrugs,andtheneedforevolvingauniformprocedureforregulatingtheabovementionedoperations,bothbytheCentralandStatedrug lawenforcementagencies in the country, theNarcoticsControlBureauhas formulated thefollowingproceduretobecompliedwithinthisbehalf.
3.1 Alldrugsshouldbeproperlyclassified,carefullyweighedandsampledonthespotofseizure.
3.2 Allthepackages/containersshouldbeseriallynumberedandkeptinlotsforsampling.TheproceduresetoutinStandingOrderNo.1/88referredtoaboveshouldbescrupulouslyfollowed.
3.3 Aftersampling,detailedinventoryofsuchpackages/containersshouldbepreparedforbeingenclosedtothePanchanama.Originalwrappersmustalsobepreservedforevidentiarypurposes.
3.4AftercompletionofPanchanama,thedrugsshouldbepackedinheatsealedplasticbags.Forbulkquantitiesofganja,insteadofplasticbags,gunnybagsmayalsobeutilizedwhereverthosearenotreadilyavailable.
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3.5 Agencies of theCentral and StateGovernment,whohavebeen vestedwith the powers ofinvestigationunderthenewlaw,mustspecificallydesignatetheirGodownsforstoragepurposes.TheGodownsshouldbeselectedkeepinginviewtheirsecurity,angle,juxtapositiontocourts,etc.
3.6 Alldrugsmustinvariablybestoredinsafesandvaultsprovidedwithdouble-lockingsystem.
3.7 Such Godowns, as a matter of rule, be placed under the over-all supervision and chargeof a Gazetted Officer of the respective enforcement agency, who should exercise utmost care,circumspection and personal supervision, as far as possible. Such officers should not be belowtherankofSuperintendentintheDepartmentsofCustoms,CentralExcise,DirectorateofRevenueIntelligence,CentralBureauofNarcotics,NarcoticsControlBureau,C.B.I.,B.S.F.,etc.,centralagenciesand Station House Officer/officer incharge of a Police station, Superintendent of State Excise,NaibTehsildarofRevenue,DrugInspectorofDrugControlDepartment,etc.intheStatesandU.T.enforcementagencies.Theywillpersonallybeheldaccountableforsafetyandsecurityofthedrugs.
3.8 Each seizing officer should deposit the drugs fully packed and sealedwith his seal in theGodownwithin48hoursofseizureofsuchdrugs,withaforwardingmemoindicating.
i. NDPSCrimeNo.asperCrimeand,ProsecutionRegisterunderthenewlaw(i.e.NDPSAct)
ii. Name(s)ofaccused
iii. ReferenceofTestMemo
iv. Descriptionofdrugsinthesealedpackages/containersandothergoods,ifany
v. Drug-wisequantityineachpackage/container
vi. Drug-wisenumberofpackages/containers
vii. Total number of all packages/containers
3.9 The seizing officer, after obtaining an acknowledgement for such deposit in the format(Annexure-I),willhandoverthesametotheInvestigatingOfficerofthecase,alongwiththecasedossierforfurtherproceedings.
4.0 Theofficer-in-chargeoftheGodown,beforeacceptingdepositofdrugs,willensurethatthedrugsareproperlypackedandsealed.Hewillalsoarrangethepackages/containers(case-wiseandlot-wise)forquickretrieval,etc.
4.1 TheGodownin-chargeisrequiredtomaintainaregisterwhereinentriesofreceiptshouldbemade (as per format at Annexure-II)
4.2 It will be incumbent upon the Inspecting Officers of the various departmentsmentioned
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at Annexure-II tomake visit to the Godowns for ensuring adequate security and safety and fortakingmeasuresfortimelydisposalofdrugs.TheInspectingOfficersshouldrecordtheirremarks/observationsagainstcol.15oftheFormatatAnnexure-III.
4.3 TheHeadsof respectiveenforcementagencies (bothCentralandStateGovernments)mayprescribesuchperiodicalreportsandreturns,as theymaydeemfit, tomonitor thesafereceipt,deposit,storage,accountinganddisposalofseizeddrugs(ReferAnnexureIII).
Annexure – III
4.4 WhilequarterlyreturnsofdisposalofdrugsbytheCentralGovernmentagenciesconcernedshall be furnished to the Director-General, Narcotics Control Bureau by the 15th of themonthfollowingthequarter(intheformatatAnnexure-III),thestateenforcementagenciesarerequiredtosubmittheirreportstotheStatePoliceHeadquarters(CID)insuchformasmaybeprescribedbythemforthepurpose.TheStatePoliceHeadquarters(CID),inturn,willkeepDirectorGeneral,NarcoticsControlBureauinformedofthesameasperAnnexure-III.
4.5 Since the early disposal of drugs assumes utmost consideration and importance, theenforcement agencies should obtain orders for pre-trial disposal of drugs and other articles(includingconveyance,ifany)byhavingrecoursetotheprovisionsofSection451oftheCriminalProcedure”Code,1973(extractsenclosedatAnnexure-IV)andthoseoftheprovisionsofSection110(IA),(IB)and(IC)oftheCustomsAct,1962readwithGovernmentofIndia’snotificationNo.31/86-Cus.(AS)datedthe5thFebruary,1986issuedinthisbehalfwhichspecifies“Dangerousdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances”.
4.6 WhilepreferringtheapplicationunderSection451beforetheCourtofSessionimmediately,emphasismaybelaidon“expediencyofdisposal”.
Thegroundsthatmaybehighlightedmaypertainto.
i. Riskofpilferage,theftandsubstitution
ii. Highpotentialandvulnerabilityofabuse
iii. High temptations to traffickers
iv. Diminutioninthevalueofotherarticles(includingconveyances)duetolongstorage,etc.
4.7 Since the filing of charge-sheet/plaint is a condition precedent for expeditious issue ofordersforpre-trialdisposal,complaintsbytherespectiveenforcementagenciesmustbefiledaftercompletionofinvestigationwithinthestipulatedperiodof90daysofseizure/arrest,onaprioritybasis.Thisshouldmeticulouslybeadheredto.
4.8 WhilemovingtheapplicationunderSection451oftheCriminalProcedureCodeasabove,
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productionofallseized/Articles/drugs,etc.,alongwiththePanchanama(inoriginal)anddetailedinventorythereof,isessential.Theinventoryshouldbecompleteinallrespectsandcontainsuchparticularsasmayberelevanttoestablishnexus/identityofarticles.Thechemicalanalysisreportshouldalsobesimultaneouslyfiled.
4.9 After the court orders are passed for pre-trial disposal of drugs, those drugswhich haveno legitimate commercial value (excepting opium,morphine, codeine and the baine, which arerequiredtobetransferredtotheGovernmentOpiumandAlkaloidWorksUndertakingatGhazipurorNeemuch,asthecasemaybe)arerequiredtobedestroyedconsistentwiththeguidelinesissuedunderthisorderandnotrepugnanttothecourt’sorder.
5.0 Asbulkofseizuresofdrugsrelatetoillicit importorexportandaremadeatthepointsofentryorexitorintransittraffic,suchdrugsareliabletoseizureunderSection110oftheCustomsAct,1962andconfiscationunderSection111or113ibid.Insuchcases,itwouldbeappropriatetoinitiateproceedingsundertheCustomsActalso.
5.1 TherelevantprovisionsofSection110(IA),(IB),(IC)arereproducedatAnnexure-V.
5.2 AthreememberCommitteeoftherespectiveenforcementagencies(bothCentralandStates),knownastheNarcoticsDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesDisposalCommitteeshouldbeconstitutedto discharge its functions from theHeadQuarters of the respectiveHeads ofDepartments. TheCommitteewillbeheadedbyanofficernotbelowtherankof–
i. Deputy Collector of Customs and Central Excise with two members of the rank ofAssistantCollectorofCustomsandCentralExciseinthecaseofaCustomsandCentralExciseCollectorate.
ii. DeputyNarcoticsCommissionerwithtwomembersoftherankofAssistantNarcoticsCommissionerinthecaseofNarcoticsCommissioner’sOrganisation;
iii. Deputy Director of Revenue Intelligencewith twomembers of the rank of AssistantDirectorinthecaseoftheDirectorateofRevenueIntelligence;
iv. DeputyDirectorandtwootherofficersasmaybeauthorisedbytheDirectorGeneral,NarcoticsControlBureauinthecaseofthatorganisation;
v. DeputyInspectorGeneralofPolicewithtwomembersoftherankofSuperintendentofPoliceinrespectofStatePoliceOrganisations;and
vi. DeputyCommissionerofExcisewithtwoofficersoftherankofAssistantCommissioners,inrespectofStateExciseOrganisation.
TheCommitteewillbedirectlyresponsibletotheHeadoftheDepartmentconcerned.
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5.3 ThefunctionoftheCommitteewillbeto
a. Undertakedetailedanalysisofdrugspendingdisposal
b. Advisetherespectiveinvestigationofficers/supervisoryofficersonthestepstobeinitiatedforexpeditionsdisposal.
The Committee will meet, as frequently as possible as may be considered necessary for quickdisposalofdrugsandatleastonceintwomonths.WhiletheCentralagencieswillendorseacopyoftheMinutesofsuchMeetingsdirectlytoNarcoticsControlBureau,theStateenforcementagenciesconcernedwillreportthesametotheirrespectiveStatePoliceHeadQuarters(CID),who,inturn,willkeeptheNarcoticsControlBureauinformedoftheprogressmadefromtimetotime.
5.4 The officers-in-charge of Godownswill prepare a list of all such drugs that have becomeripefordisposaltotheChairmanoftherespectivedrugdisposalcommittee.Afterexaminingthattheyarefitfordisposalandsatisfyingthattheyarenolongerrequiredforlegalproceedingsandtheapprovalofthecourthasbeenobtainedforthepurpose,theMembersoftherespectivedrugdisposalcommitteewillendorsenecessarycertificatestothiseffect.Thecommitteewillthereafter,physicallyexamineandverifythedrugconsignmentswithreferencetotheseizurereportandotherdocumentslikechemicalanalysis,etc.,includingitsweighmentandrecorditsfindingineachcase.
5.5 Inthecaseoftamperingwithseal,etc.,thecompositesamplewillbedrawnforgettingthesametestedbytheCentralRevenueControlLaboratoryortheStateForensicScienceLaboratory/StateDrugControlLaboratoryconcerned.Ifnovariation,eitherinpurityorquantityisfound,thesamewillbeorderedfordestructionbytheDepartment.Whereanyminorvariationsarenoticed,aDepartmentoftheenforcementagencyconcerned.Inthecaseofwidervariations,themattershouldbeindicatingthefollow-upactiontakeninthisregard.ThedestructionofdrugsinsuchcasescanbedoneonlyafterobtainingtheordersoftheHeadoftheDepartmentconcerned.
5.6 TheCommitteewillbeempoweredtoorderdestructionoftheseizeddrugsinthefollowingcases:-
Name of Drug Quantity (kgs)
Heroin 2
Hashish (Charas) 50
Hashish Oil 10
Ganja 500
Cocaine 1
Mandrax 150
Other Drugs uptovalueofRs.5lakhs
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The Disposal Committee should intimate the Head of the Department concerned about the programmeofdestruction(givingcompletedetails) inadvance(at least15daysbefore thedateof destruction), so that, in casehedeems fit, hemay eitherhimself conduct surprise checks, ordeputeanofficerforconductingsuchsurprisechecks.TheDisposalCommitteeshouldinformtherespectiveHeadsofDepartmentsinrespectofeverydestructionmadebyit,indicatingthedateofdestruction,quantitiesdestroyed,etc.
Inthosecaseswherethequantitiesexceedtheabovelimits,destructioncouldbeorderedandtakeplaceonlyunderthesupervisionbytheHeadoftheDepartmenthimself,alongwiththeChairmanandMembersoftheDrugsDisposalCommittee.
5.7 Alldrugsexceptingopium,morphine,codeineandthebaineshallbedestroyedbyincinerationinsuchplaceswhereadequatefacilitiesandsecurityarrangementsexistforthesameafterensuringthatthiswillnotbeahealthhazardfromthepointofviewofpollution.
5.8 A Certificate ofDestructing (in triplicate) (Annexure-VI) containing all the relevant data,Time,godownentryno., fileno.,grossandnetweightofthedrugsseized,etc.,shallbepreparedanddulyendorsedbythesignatureoftheChairmanaspurposeofPanchanama.TheoriginalcopywillbepastedinGodownRegisteraftermakingnecessaryentriestothiseffect,theduplicatetoberetainedintheseizurecasefileandthetriplicatecopywillbekeptbytheDisposalCommittee.
6. Theprocedure,asoutlinedinSectionIIoftheOpiumManual(Vol.III),willcontinuetoapplyfordrugslikeopium,morphine,codeineandthebaine.DisposalofpoppystrawshallcontinuetoberegulatedbytheprocedureasstipulatedbytherespectiveStateExciseDepartmentinthisbehalf.
7. Othergoods(includingconveyance)ripefordisposalmaybedisposedofbypublicauctionorinsuchmannerasisdeemedconvenientinthebestinterestsoftheGovernment.
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ANNEXURE I (ASAPPENDIXIII-C)
GODOWNRECEIPTS(NO.II)
RECEIVED(No.)……………………………………………………………………………..
packaging/containerssaidtocontain…………………………………………………………
(Description of Drugs) sealed with the seal No. ……………………………………………… of(Name and Designation) seizing Officer and entered into Godown register vide entry No.…………………………………………………………………………..
Fascimileoftheseal…………………………………………………………….
Place:
Date:
Time:
SignatureoftheOfficer-in-chargeofGodown
withfullnameandofficialseal
ANNEXURE II (ASAPPENDIXIII-C)
FORMAT OF REGISTER REQUIRED TO BE
MAINTAINED BY THE GODOWN IN CHARGE
N.C.B.in
1. GodownentryS.No.
2. N.D.P.S.CrimeNo.
3. Descriptionofdrugsinthesealedpackages/containersandothergoods,ifany
4. No.ofpackages/containers(drug-wise)
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5. Quantityofdrug(package/container-wise)
6. Particularsofthetestmemos.
7. Name(s)andaddress(es)ofaccused
8. Namewithofficialdesignationandaddressofseizing/depositingofficer
9. Facsimileofthesealputonthepackages/containersbytheseizingofficer
10. Date and time of deposit
11. Particularsofexitandre-entryforexhibitingtocourt.
12. Date and time of removal for disposal
13. DisposalparticularsincludingdestructionorDespatchtoCentralGovt.OpiumFactory.
14. Certificateofdisposal includingpricepaymentparticulars, fromGovt.OpiumFactory,whereapplicable.
15. RemarksoftheInspectingOfficer(s)
ANNEXURE-III (ReferPara4.4ofAPPENDIXIII-C)
FORMAT OF QUARTERLY RETURN TO BE FURNISHED BY THE
CENTRAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO N.C.B.
Nameofthedrug:
OpeningBalanceason1stdayofthequarter:
ReceiptsduringtheQtrs.:
Qty.DispatchedtoOpiumfactories:
Qty.disposalbydestruction:
StockinhandattheendofQtr:
Remarks:
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APPENDIX III D (RefertoParaNo.16.1)
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
NewDelhi,the16thJanuary,2015
G.S.R. 38(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs andPsychotropic SubstancesAct, 1985, (61of 1985), hereinafter referred to as the saidAct, and insupersessionofnotificationnumberG.S.R.339(E),dated10thMay,2007,exceptasrespectsthingsdoneoromitted tobedonebeforesuchsupersession, theCentralGovernment,havingregardtothehazardousnature,vulnerabilitytotheft,substitution,andconstraintsofproperstoragespace,inrespectofanynarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesorconveyances,herebyspecifiesthenarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyanceswhichshall,assoonasmaybeaftertheirseizure,bedisposedof,theofficerswhoshalldisposethemofandthemanneroftheirdisposal.
2. Items to be disposed of.–Allnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyancesshallbedisposedofunderSection52AofthesaidAct.
3. Officerswhoshallinitiateactionfordisposal.-Anyofficerin-chargeofapolicestationoranyofficerempoweredunderSection53ofthesaidActshall initiateactionfordisposalofnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesorconveyancesunderSection52AofthatAct.
4. Manner of disposal.- (1) Where any narcotic drug, psychotropic substance, controlledsubstanceorconveyancehasbeenseizedandforwardedtotheofficer-in-chargeofthenearestpolicestationortotheofficerempoweredunderSection53ofthesaidActorifitisseizedbysuchanofficerhimself,heshallprepareaninventoryofsuchnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesorconveyancesasperAnnexure 1tothisnotificationandapplytoanyMagistrateundersub-Section(2)ofSection52AofthesaidActasperAnnexure 2tothisnotificationwithinthirtydaysfromthedateofreceiptofchemicalanalysisreportofseizednarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesorcontrolledsubstances.
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(2)AftertheMagistrateallowstheapplicationundersub-Section(3)ofSection52AofthesaidAct,theofficermentionedinsub-paragraph(1)shallpreservethecertifiedinventory,photographsandsamplesdrawninthepresenceoftheMagistrateasprimaryevidencefor the case and submit details of the seized items to the Chairman of the Drug Disposal Committee for a decisionby the Committee on the disposal and the aforesaid officershallsendacopyofthedetailsalongwiththeitemsseized,totheofficer-in-chargeoftheGodown.
5. Drug Disposal Committee.-TheHeadoftheDepartmentofeachCentralandStateDrugLawEnforcementAgencyshallconstituteoneormoreDrugDisposalCommitteescomprisingthreeMemberseach,whichshallbeheadedbyanofficernotbelow the rankofSuperintendentof Police, Joint Commissioner of Customs andCentral Excise, JointDirector ofDirectorateofRevenue Intelligenceor officersof equivalent rank; and every suchCommittee shall bedirectlyresponsibletotheHeadoftheDepartment.
6. Functions.-The functions of the Drug Disposal Committee shall be to-
(a)meetasfrequentlyaspossibleandnecessary;
(b)conductadetailedreviewofseizeditemspendingdisposal;
(c)orderdisposalofseizeditems;and
(d)advise the respective investigation officers or supervisory officers on the steps to beinitiatedforexpeditiousdisposal.
7. Procedure to be followed by the Drug Disposal Committee with regard to disposal of seized items.-
(1) The officer-in-charge of Godown shall prepare a list of all the seized items that have beencertifiedunderSection52AofthesaidActandsubmitittotheChairmanoftheconcernedDrugDisposalCommittee.
(2) Afterexaminingthelistreferredtoinsub-paragraph(1)andsatisfyingthattherequirementsofSection52AofthesaidActhavebeenfullycompliedwith,themembersoftheconcernedDrug Disposal Committee shall endorse necessary Certificates to this effect and thereafterthatCommitteeshallphysicallyexamineandverifytheweightandotherdetailsofeachoftheseizeditemswithreferencetotheseizurereport,reportofchemicalanalysisandanyotherdocuments,andrecorditsfindingsineachcase.
8. Power of Drug Disposal Committee for disposal of seized items.-The Drug Disposal CommitteecanorderdisposalofseizeditemsuptothequantityorvalueindicatedintheTablebelow,namely:-
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TABLE
(1) (2) (3)Sl. No. Name of item Quantity per consignment1. Heroin 5Kg2. Hashish(Charas) 100Kg3. HashishOil 20Kg4. Ganja 1000Kg5. Cocaine 2Kg6. Mandrax 3000Kg7. Poppystraw Upto10MT8. Other narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances,
controlledsubstancesorconveyancesUptothevalueofRs.20lakhs:
ProvidedthatiftheconsignmentsarelargerinquantityorofhighervaluethanthoseindicatedintheTable,theDrugDisposalCommitteeshallsenditsrecommendationstotheHeadoftheDepartmentwhoshallordertheirdisposalbyahighlevelDrugDisposalCommitteespeciallyconstitutedforthispurpose.
9. Mode of disposal of drugs.-(1)Opium,morphine,codeineandthebaineshallbedisposedofbytransferringtotheGovernmentOpiumandAlkaloidWorksundertheChiefControllerofFactories.
(2) Incaseofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesotherthanthosementionedinsub-paragraph(1), theChiefControllerofFactoriesshallbe intimatedbythefastestmeansofcommunicationavailable,thedetailsoftheseizeditemsthatarereadyfordisposal.
(3) TheChiefControllerofFactoriesshall indicatewithin fifteendaysof thedateofreceiptofthe communication referred to in sub-paragraph (2), the quantities of narcotic drugs andpsychotropicsubstances,ifany,thatarerequiredbyhimtosupplyassamplesunderrule67BoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesRules,1985.
(4) Suchquantitiesofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstances,ifany,asrequiredbytheChiefControllerofFactoriesundersub-paragraph(3)shallbetransferredtohimandtheremainingquantitiesofnarcoticdrugsandpsychotropicsubstancesshallbedisposedofinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsub-paragraphs(5),(6)and(7).
(5)Narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesandcontrolledsubstanceshavinglegitimatemedicalorindustrialuse,andconveyancesshallbedisposedofinthefollowingmanner:-
(a) narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesandcontrolledsubstances,whichareintheformofformulationsandlabeledinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheDrugsandCosmetics
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Act,1940(23of1940)andrulesmadethereunder,maybesold,bywayoftenderorauctionor in any othermanner, asmay be determinedby theDrugDisposal Committee, afterconfirming the composition and formulation from the licensed manufacturer mentioned inthelabel,toapersonfulfillingtherequirementsoftheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940)andtheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985(61of1985)andtherulesandordersmadethereunder,providedthataminimumof60%oftheshelflifeoftheseizedformulationremainsatthetimeofsuchsale;
(b)narcotic drugs, psychotropic substance and controlled substances seized in the formofformulationsandwithoutproperlabeling,shallbedestroyed;
(c)narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and controlled substances seized in bulk formmaybe soldbywayof tenderor auctionor in anyothermanner asmaybedeterminedbytheDrug,DisposalCommittee,toapersonfulfillingtherequirementsoftheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940)andtheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985(61of1985),andtherulesandordersmadethereunder,afterconfirmingthestandardsandfitnessoftheseizedsubstancesformedicalpurposesfromtheappropriateauthorityundertheDrugsandCosmeticsAct,1940(23of1940)andtherulesmadethereunder;
(d)controlledsubstanceshaving legitimate industrialusemaybesold,bywayof tenderorauctionorinanyothermannerasmaybedeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee,toapersonfulfillingtherequirementsoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985(61of1985)andtherulesandordersmadethereunder;
(e)seizedconveyancesshallbesoldoffbywayoftenderorauctionasdeterminedbytheDrugDisposalCommittee.
(6) Narcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesandcontrolledsubstances,whichhavenolegitimatemedicalorindustrialuseorsuchquantityofseizeditemswhichisnotfoundfitforsuchuseorcouldnotbesold,shallbedestroyed.
(7) Destructionreferredtoinsub-paragraph(b)shallbebyincineration, in incineratorsfittedwithappropriateairpollutioncontroldevices,whichcomplywithemissionstandardsandsuchincinerationmayonlybedoneinplacesapprovedbytheStatePollutionControlBoardorwhereadequatefacilitiesandsecurityarrangementsexistandinthelattercase,inordertoensurethatsuchincinerationmaynotbeahealthhazardorpolluting,consentoftheStatePollutionControlBoardorPollutionControlCommittee,asthecasemaybe,shallbeobtained,and the destruction shall be carried out in the presence of the Members of the Drug Disposal Committee.
10. Intimation to Head of Department on destruction.-The Drug Disposal Committee shall intimatetheHeadoftheDepartmentregardingtheprogrammeofdestructionatleastfifteen
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daysinadvancesothat,incasehedeemsfit,hemayeitherhimselfconductsurprisechecksordeputeanofficerforconductingsuchsurprisechecksandaftereverydestructionoperation,the Drug Disposal Committee shall submit to the Head of the Department a report giving detailsofdestruction.
11. Certificate of destruction.-A Certificate of Destruction (in triplicate) containing all therelevantdatalikeGodownentrynumber,grossandnetweightoftheitemsseized,etc.,shallbepreparedandsignedbytheChairmanandMembersoftheDrugDisposalCommitteeasper format at Annexure 3andtheoriginalcopyshallbepastedintheGodownregisteraftermakingnecessaryentriestothiseffect,theduplicatetoberetainedintheseizurecasefileandthetriplicatecopyshallbekeptbytheDrugDisposalCommittee.
12. Details of sale to be entered in Godown register.-Asandwhentheseizednarcoticdrug,psychotropic substance, controlled substance or conveyance is sold by way of tender orauctionor inanyothermannerdeterminedby theDrugDisposalCommittee, appropriateentryindicatingdetailsofsuchsaleshallbemadeintheGodownregister.
13. Communication to Narcotics Control Bureau.-Details of disposal of narcotic drugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyancesshallbereportedtotheNarcoticsControlBureauintheMonthlyMasterReports.
ANNEXURE 1 (OFAPPENDIXIII-D)
INVENTORY OF SEIZED NARCOTIC DRUGS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND CONVEYANCES
[underSection52A(2)oftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985]
CaseNo.--------------------------
Seizingagency:---------------------
Seizingofficer:----------------------
Dateofseizure:--------------------
Placeofseizure:----------------------
Nameanddesignationoftheofficerpreparingthisinventory:-------------------
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TABLE
Sl.No. NarcoticsDrug/Psy--chotropicSubstanc--es/Con--trolledSubstanc--es/Con--veyance
Quality Quantity Mode of packing
Mark and numbers
OtheridentifyingParticulars
of seized items of packing
Countryoforigin
Remarks
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Signature,nameanddesignationoftheofficer
CertificationbytheMagistrateundersub-Section(3)ofSection52AoftheNarcoticDrugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
Whereastheaboveofficerappliedtomeundersub-Section(2)Section52AoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985tocertifytheaboveinventory,andsub-Section(3)ofthatSectionrequiresanyMagistratetowhomanapplicationismadetoallowtheapplicationassoonasmaybe,I,havingbeensatisfiedthattheaboveinventoryisaspertheseizuredocumentsandtheconsignmentsofseizedgoodsrelatedtothecasepresentedbeforeme,certifythecorrectnessoftheaboveinventory.
Signature,nameanddesignationoftheMagistrate
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Annexure 2 (OFAPPENDIXIII-D)
APPLICATION FOR DISPOSAL OF SEIZED NARCOTIC DRUGS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND CONVEYANCES UNDER Section 52A (2) OF THE NDPS ACT, 1985
[Application to be made by the officer in-charge of a police station or an officer empowered under Section 53 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 who has custody of the seized narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled substances and conveyances]
To,
LearnedMagistrate,
______
Sir,
Sub: Application for certification of correctness of inventory, photographs and samples of seized narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, controlled substances and conveyances.
1. Allnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesandconveyanceshavebeenidentifiedbytheCentralGovernmentunderSection52Aof theNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985asvulnerabletotheftandsubstitutionvideNotificationNo.……….dated…………
2. Asrequiredundersub-Section(2)ofSection52Aof theNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstances Act, 1985, I submit the enclosed inventory of seized narcotic drugs, psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstances,and/orconveyancesandrequestyouto-
(a)certifythecorrectnessoftheinventory;
(b)permit taking, inyourpresence,photographsof theseized items in the inventoryandcertifysuchphotographsastrue;and
(c)allowdrawingofrepresentativesamplesinyourpresenceandcertifythecorrectnessofthelistofsamplessodrawn.
3.I requestyoutoallowthisapplicationundersub-Section(3)ofSection52AoftheNarcoticDrugsandPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985sothattheseizednarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances, controlled substances, and/or conveyances can thereafter be disposed of aspersub-Section(1)ofSection52AofthesaidActretainingthecertificate,photographsandsamplesasprimaryevidenceaspersub-Section(4)ofSection52A(4).
Yoursfaithfully,
Signature,nameanddesignationoftheofficer
Date:
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CERTIFICATE BY THE MAGISTRATE UNDER SUB-Section (3) OF Section 52A OF THE NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1985
I allow the above application under sub-Section (3) of Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs andPsychotropicSubstancesAct,1985andhereby,certifythecorrectnessoftheenclosedinventory,theenclosedphotographstakenandthelistofsamplesdrawninmypresence.
Signature, name and designation of the Magistrate
Date:
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ANNEXURE3OFAPPENDIXIII-DCERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION
[SeeParagraph11ofNotificationNo.datedthe……….]
Thisistocertifythatthefollowingnarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstancesandcontrolledsubstances,weredestroyedinourpresence.
1.CaseNo.
2.NarcoticDrug/PsychotropicSubstance/ControlledSubstance:
3.Seizingagency:
4.Seizingofficer:
5.Dateofseizure:
6.PlaceofSeizure:
7.Godownentrynumber:
8.Grossweightofthedrugseized:
9.Netweightofthenarcoticdrugs,psychotropicsubstances,controlledsubstancesdestroyed(aftertakingsamples,etc.):
10.Whereandhowdestroyed.
Signature(s), name(s) and designation(s) of Chairman/Members of the Drug Disposal Committee.
[F.No.V/2/2004-NC.II]
SATYANARAYANADASH,UnderSecy.
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APPENDIX-IV (REFERPARA17.15.2.2(iii))
File No. 1-1619/FSSAI/Imports/2016
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(A Statutory Authority established under Foods Safety and Standards Act, 2006)
(Imports Division)
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi-110002
Dated,6thMarch,2017
ORDER
AnumberofrepresentationshavebeenmadetoFSSAIrequestingtodefinethesamplesizeofhighpricedimportedalcoholicbeveragesAfterthoughtfulconsideration,itisdecidedthatinthecaseofimportofhighpricedliquor,miniature/representativesampleof100ml(intwonumbers)canbetakenforlaboratoryanalysissubjecttoconditionthatimportedconsignmentshallbeaccompaniedwithtestcertificateoftheregulatorybodyofexportingcountrythattherepresentative/miniaturesampleandimportedconsignmentpertainstothesamebatch.
(Rakesh Chandra Sharma)
Director (Imports)
To:
1. AlltheAuthorisedOfficers,FSSAI
2. Director Customs
3. AdvisorLab,FSSAIwithrequesttocommunicatetoalllaboratories
4. PPStoChairperson,FSSAI
5. PStoCEO,FSSAI,
6. CITO,FSSAI(foruploadingonwebsite)
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APPENDIX - V (ReferPara17.16.4.4.(iv)(c))
List of Nodal Officers
S. No
Organization NodalOfficer Contact No./Mobile No.
1. SPG Sh.SunilKumar,SSO/Tech 011-23015964/9968534765
2. CRPF Sh.VaibhavKumarSrivastava,Assistant Commandant
9899359226
3. NSG MajorSurenderSingh 9001733778/7976966601
AC-IIThoratBM 9340730105
4. NTRO MajDSSidhu(Retd),SeniorAviator 8019500111
5. CISF Sh.ShrikantKishore,DIG 011-25673068/011-49654286
6. BSF Sh.D.S.Bisht,Commandant(Ops) 9856182908
DC(Mod),ProvDte,BSF
DC(R&D),Comn&ITDte,FHQ.BSF
7. ITBP Sh.R.P.S.Raghuvanshi,Commandant(NodalOfficer)
011-24360486
Sh.HemChandraKapil,Dy.Commandant
9410738312
NikhilYadav,Sub-Inspector 8882298991
8. DGI,GSBranch
ColPrashantPande,YSM 011-23018398
Note:Theabovelistsubjecttochangefromtimetotime.Theformationsarerequestedtoascertainthechanges.
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APPENDIX-VI LIST OF CIRCULARS/INSTRUCTIONS USED IN DISPOSAL
MANUAL
Sr.No.
Sr.NoofOldDisposal Manual 1990
PageNo.ofOldDisposal Manual 1990
CIRCULAR NO & DATE SUBJECT Where new Instruction
/Circularfiguringin
Disposal Manual 2019
1 1 1 D.5570/BI/151dt.18.6.51GoldreceivedbyMint
from CustomsPara11.1ofChapter11
2 2 1 5(31)Cus.1/51dt.10.8.51Gold,confiscated
-disposalPara11.1ofChapter11
3 3 1 2/6/53-LCdt.3.12.54Perishablegoods
-ProcedurePara2.3.1ofChapter2
4 4 2 21/23/55-CUS-IVdt.10.9.56Procedurefordisposalof
confiscatedgoodsChapter 2
5 6 9 7/3/56-LCIIdt.3.12.56***Disposalofconfiscated
ForeignCurrencyChapter12
6 5 10 2/16/56-LCIdt.16.11.56Perishablegoods-
DelegationofPowers
Para2.3.1&2.8ofChapter
2
7 8 11 21/23/55-Cus.IVdt.8.12.56Procedurefordisposalof
confiscatedgoods
Chapter 2 ( This
Instructionisactuallythe
text/structureofChapter
2)
8 9 26 16(1)/57/-Cus.IV.dt.6.2.57Disposal of Arms and
Ammunitions
NewProceduredetailed
atpara15.2ofNewDraft
Manual
9 10 26 30/1/57-LCIdt.3.5.57Medicine-perishable
goods Para14.1.3ofChapter14
10 14 30 11/3/59-Cus.IVdt.28.7.59Confiscatedsilver
OrnamentsandCoins
Para11.3andPara11.2,
respecticely,ofChapter11
11 18 32 11/21/60-Cus.IVdt.23.9.60SilverOrnaments&
Coins
Para11.3andPara11.2,
respecticely,ofChapter11
12 21 44 11/12/60-Cus.IVdt.26.6.61Confiscated/Abandoned
Plants&SeedsPara17.5ofChapter17
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13 22 44 11/2/61-Cus.IVdt.17.7.61
Regardingissueof
Vouchersforretailsale
ofconfiscated&seized
goods
Para9.2ofChapter9
14 24 45F.No.4/63/57-Cus.III/Cus.
IVdt07.09.61
Disposalofconfiscated
detained and uncleared
goodsbyCustomHouse
orPortTrust/Port
Commissioners-Fixation
of reserve / fair prices
Chapter6
15 33 53 30/13/62-LCIDt.28.12.62Disposalofconfiscated
SilverPara11.3ofChapter11
16 34 54 30/27/62-LCIDt.3.1.63Disposalofgold&gold
jewelleryPara11.4ofChapter11
17 38 58 1(117)-B/63Dt.29.1.64
Copyoflettertothe
MintMasterforwatchof
silver sale
Chapter-11
18 46 65
F.No.30/56/64-LCIdt
10.11.64
Disposal-Procedure
forreceipt,storageand
disposalofseizedgoods-
storageofValuables-
Instructions reg
Chapter3
19 48 67 30/62/64-LCIDt.13.1.65GoldJewelleryandGold
OrnamentsPara11.4ofChapter11
20 49 67 30/6/65-LCIDt.24.2.65 Retailsale Para9.2ofChapter9
21 73 83 30/72/67-LC.Idt10.10.67
Disposalofconfiscated
goods-fixationofprices
inconsulatationwith
other collectors of
Customs and Central
Excise
Chapter6
22 78 87/88 30/90/66-LCIDt.23.1.68Trade goods through the
DGS&DChapter9
23 79 89 30/90/66-LCIDt.2.2.68 Trade goods Chapter9
24 82 93 30/80/66-LCIDt.17.4.68ConfiscatedDiamonds,
precious stonesPara10.1ofChapter10
25 86 95/96 30/21/63-LCIDt.3.7.68Disposalofrough&
uncut diamondsPara10.1ofChapter10
26 94 98/99 30/52/68-LCIDt.4.11.68Disposalofrough&
uncut diamondsPara10.1ofChapter10
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27 96 99 30/38/68-LCIDt.22.11.69DisposalofArms&
Ammunitions
NewProceduredetailed
atChapter15ofNew
DisposalManual2019
28 97 99/100MHANo15/44/47/Police
Dt.13.11.47Firearms
29 98 100/101MHA9/25/55/PoliceIVDt.
19.8.55
ConfiscatedArms&
Ammunitions
30 99 101MHANo.9/9/58-Police(I)
Dt.2.4.58
Disposal of obsolete
PoliceWeapons
31 100 102MHANo.23/2/60P.IVDt.
8.12.60Arms Act – Disposal
32 116 109 6577/m(Cus)70Dt.16.10.70DisposalofPerishable
goodsPara2.4ofChapter2
33 121 111 30/76/70-LCIDt.27.2.71 Arms&AmmunitionsChapter15ofDisposal
Manual,2019
34 127 112 3/1/71-Ad.VDt.21.11.72 Arms&AmmunitionsChapter15ofDisposal
Manual,2019
35 130 114 549/6/72-LCIDt.12.3.73 Arms&AmmunitionsChapter15ofDisposal
Manual,2019
36 139 118 549/86/73-LCIDt.2.11.74 Arms&AmmunitionChapter15ofDisposal
Manual,2019
37 143 119/121 549/16/76-LCIDt.11.8.76PACrecommendations
on damaged goodsAnnexure–IofChapter-14
38 146 123 545/24M/77-LCI(I)25.8.77 Cut&PolishDiamond Chapter10
39 148 124 545/3-M/78Dt.10.2.78Stockverificationof
ValuablesPara4.2ofChapter4
40 151 125 549/59-M/77Dt.4.5.78Resumingofsaleof
DiamondChapter10
41 152 125 549/59-M/77Dt.12.5.78Disposal – sensitive to
smugglingChapter11
42 159 129/131545/1-M/78-LCIDt.
21.12.78PACrecommendations Annexure-IofChapter-14
43 164 133 549/59-M/77-LCIDt.2.6.79 SensitivetoSmugglingCovered under relevant
SectionsofChapter9
44 168 137549/59-M/77-LCIDt.
26.6.79
Discountof10%to
Military/ParaMilitary
organisations
Covered under relevant
SectionsofChapter9
45 169 137549/59-M/77-LCIDt.
26.6.79
Discountof12½%to
NCCFetc.
Covered under relevant
SectionsofChapter9
46 176 140545/38/79/-LCIDt.
27.12.79
Disposal of drugs
Chemicals regardingChapter14
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47 177 140 549/123/79-LCIDt.30.1.80Disposalofconfiscated
watches
Covered under relevant
SectionsofChapter9
48 179 141 549/61/79-LCIDt.24.6.80
Discontinuation of sale
ofconfiscatedgoodsto
departmentofficersfrom
retail sale
Chapter9
49 185 144 549/90/79-LCIDt23.1.81 SnakeskinPara17.8(iii)ofChapter
17
50 186 144 549/101/79-LCIDt31.1.81BoreArms&
AmmunitionsPara15.2ofChapter15
51 188 145 549/86/79-LCIDt5.3.81 DisposalMisc.items Chapter17
51 194 153 549/90/79-LCIDt.28.7.81 SnakeskinPara17.8(iii)ofChapter
17
53 195 154549/90/79-LCI(AS)Dt.
5.9.81Snakeskin
Para17.8(iii)ofChapter
1754 198 157 549/8/80-LCIDt.1.10.81 Perishablegoods Para2.4ofChapter2
55 214 166711/35/82-LC(AS)
Dt.17.6.83
FireArms–salesto
Dept.OfficersPara15.2.4ofChapter15
56 219 172715/1/83-LC(AS)Dt.
19.1.84
Precious&Semi
PreciousStonesChapter10
57 231 183/184F.711/18/84-LC(AS)Dt.
26.3.85
SaleoffireArmstoDept.
OfficersPara15.2.4ofChapter15
58 234 185F.711/18/84-LC(AS)Dt.
8.11.85
SaleofArmstoDept.
OfficersPara15.2.4ofChapter15
59 238 188/189F.711/8/84-CUS(AS)Dt.
7.4.86Seized/confiscateddrugs Chapter16
60 242 191F.711/31/85-CUS(AS)
Dt.3.9.86Disposal of snake skin
Para17.8(iii)ofChapter
17
61 253 209/210F.No.711/61/88-CUS(AS)
Dt.–
Minutes of meeting –
Animal skin
Para17.8(iii)ofChapter
17
62 - 233F.No.711/61/88-CUS(AS)dt
7.8.92
Destruction of snake
skinPara17.8ofChapter17
63 - 244F.No.711/130/93-CUS(AS)
Dt.12.12.94Silver Para11.3ofChapter11
64 - 246F.No.711/164/93-CUS(AS)
Dt.12.3.96
GoldthroughCustoms
RetailshopPara11.3(Iv)ofChapter11
65 - -CircularNo.50/97dt
17.10.1997
DisposalofUnclaimed/
UnclearedPara5.1ofChapter5
66 - 268F.No.711/164/93-CUS(AS)
Dt.5.3.98
Gold&Silver–
Deposition nearest to
cities
Chapter11
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67 _ _F.No.711/39/2004-Cus(AS)
dt.17.09.2004
Guidelinesforthe
valuation and disposal
byauction-cum-tender
ofseized,confiscated
andtime-expiredgoods
Para6.2ofthechapter6
68 _ _Circularno57of2016dt
01.12.2016
Guidelinesforthesaleof
seized/confiscatedgold
-Reg.
Para11.2ofChapter11
69 _ _CiruclarNo.7/2004dated
28.01.2004
Disposal of
Unclaimed/Uncleared
cargo-regarding
Para5.1ofChapter5
70 - -CircularNo.20/2019dated
19.07.2019
GuidelinesforDisposal
ofMuriateofPotash
Seized/confiscatedby
Customs
Para17.14ofChapter17
71 - -CircularNo.30/2019dated
11.09.2019
DisposalofSeized/
confiscatedForeign
OriginLiquor
Para17.15ofChapter17
72 - -CircularNo.32/2019dated
20.09.2019
DisposalofUnmanned
AircraftSystem(UAS)/
UnmannedAerialVehicle
(UAVs)/Remotely
PilotedAircrafts(RPAS)/
Drones
Para17.16ofChapter17
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APPENDIX VII LIST OF EARLIER CIRCULARS/INSTRUCTIONS RESCINDED
Sr.No. Sr.NoofOldDisposal Manual1990
PageNo.ofOldDisposalManual1990
CIRCULARNO&DATE SUBJECT
1 11 26-2921(52)56-Cus.dt.1.7.57
Disposalofconfiscatedandabandoned goods
2 12 29100/11/58-LCIdt.12.3.58
DisposalofchequesandPostalOrdersofforeignorigin(Pakistan)
3 16 3121/91/57-Cus.IVdt.12.10.59
Procedurefordisposalofgoods in Calcutta Custom House
4 19 32 30/7/60-LCIdt.3.2.61 Bookadjustmentstationery
5 35A 55-56 30/29/62LCIDt.18.5.63 ConsumerGoods
6 37 5711(81)-ST/63Dt.30.12.63
SalesTax
7 40 59 30/6/64-LCIDt.12.2.64 SalesTaxlevy
8 41 5930/11/64-LCIDt.26.2.64
Int.Deptadjustmentgold&silver
9 44 6530/11/61-LCIDt.19.6.64
InterDept.adjustmentGold&silver
10 50 6730/36/65-LCIDt.19.5.65
Camphor&Menthol
11 52 6830/32/65-LCIDt.25.6.65
SupplyoflistofconfiscatedgoodsforCSDC(I)Deptt.
12 56 69/7030/80/65-LCIDt.10.12.65
Stepforexpeditiousdisposal
13 58 7130/36/65-LCIDt.11.2.66
SaleofConfiscatedcamphor,cassia,etc
14 60 7330/36/65-LCIDt.19.3.66
Disposal – sale of Confiscatedmenthol
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15 62 7430/103/65-LCIDt.15.9.66
PowerofChiefInspector&principal Dock Appraiser to supervise auction
16 63 7530/21/63-LCIDt.23.9.66
Disposalofrough&uncutDiamond
17 67 7830/91/66-LCI(Pt.VII)Dt.17.1.67
Disposal–reviewbythePAC
18 69 80 30/13/66-LCIDt.1.2.67 Disposal of Camphor
19 70 80/8130/10/67-LCIDt.15.3.67
Delayindisposal–stepforexpeditiousdisposal
20 71 8130/45/67-LCIDt.14.6.67
Disposalofconfiscatedgoods
21 74 8330/43/67-LCIDt.23.10.67
SalesTax
22 80 89/91 30/43/67-LCIDt.8.2.68 SalesTax
23 88 96
DeptofExpenditureUoNo.2426dt28.6.68received under Ministry’sletterF.No.16/3/68-AdmIVAdt18.7.68
DelegationofPowers-Maintainence of seized RoadVehicles-Incurrringofexpenditure
24 91 97/99 14/4/68-LCIDt.23.9.68 Delayindisposal
25 92 9830/33/67-LCIDt.25.9.68
Disposal of consumer and luxurygoods
26 93 981/35/68-LCIAd.VIIIDt.1.11.68
ProperStorage–hiringofgarage
27 85 94/95 30/33/67-LCIDt.7.6.68 Traded goods
28 102 102/103 30/12/69-LCIDt.7.2.69 SaleofclovesthroughSTC
29 103 103 30/9/69-LCIDt.12.2.69 Disposalofnotifiedgoods
30 106 104/10530/85/68-LCIDt.26.2.69
TradegoodsthroughDGS&D
31 107 10530/62/69-LCIDt.26.6.69
SaleofconfiscatedgoodsofChinese origin
32 108 105/106 30/23/69-LCIDt.6.9.69 PaymentofsalesTax
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33 109 10630/68/69-LCIDt.18.9.69
ClovestoSTC–debitingoflicence
34 111 10730/68/69-LCIDt.13.3.70
Saleofcloves
35 112 10730/12/70-LCIDt.31.3.70
SaleofconfiscatedRadiantyarn
36 113 10730/107/69-LCIDt.10.4.70
Complainw.r.t.cigarettes/Notifieditem
37 114 108TCBombay’sletterDt.17.6.70
ActualusersofMetallicYarn
38 117 10930/21/70-LCIDt.24.11.70
Disposal of consumer goods
39 118 109/11030/58/70-LCIDt.24.11.70
Liquor–salestolicenseddealer
40 119 11030/23/70-LCIDt.06.01.71
Disposalofconfiscatedclove
41 120 110 30/23/70-LCIDt.6.1.71Saleofclovetoimportquotaholder
42 123 111549/93/71-LCIDt.31.7.71
Disposal of Cloves
43 124 111/11230/62/69-LCIDt.14.9.71
Disposal of goods – Chinese origin
44 125 112549/112/71-LCIDt.25.5.72
Disposal of Tape recorder andCameras–officeuse
45 126 112549/42/72-LCIDt.15.7.72
Binoculars,Telescopes-officeuse
46 128 113549/94/72-LCIDt.14.12.72
Recommendationofthecommittee on Disposal
47 129 114549/118/71-LCIDt.22.12.72
Cut&PolishedDiamond
48 131 115549/53/73-LCIDt.16.8.73
DisposalofconfiscatedMenthol/Thymol
49 132 115549/93/73-LCIDt.30.11.73
Clove&otherspices
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50 133 115549/84/73-LCIDt.3.1.74
Scotchwhiskey&liquorrequiringlicence
51 135 116549/102/71-LCIDt.21.5.74
SyntheticYarn
52 136 116/117549/58/71-LCIDt.23.5.74
Tradegoods/Yarnprocedure
53 137 117549/60/74-LCIDt.26.6.74
Liquor&Cigarettes–Importlicense
54 138 117549/90/74-LCIDt.31.8.74
Medicine/Drugs – reference from Collector Ahmedabad
55 140 118549/110/74-LCIDt.6.11.74
SaleschemeoftapeRecorders,Calculators&other educational aid to Educationalinstitutions
56 142 118/119549/139/75-LCIDt.28.8.75
Disposal of consumer and luxurygoods–Instructionsreg.
57 144 121R&BF.No.545/16/76–LCIDt.15.9.76
Quickdisposalofdamagedgoods
58 147 123/124549/59/M/77LCI(Vol.II)Dt.7.11.77
Resumingofsaleof-Instruction
59 149 124549/59-M/77-LCIDt.01.05.1978
TapeRecorders,CalculatorsforDept.use
60 150 125 549/59M/77Dt.4.5.78Resumingofsale–stoppageofsaletoNCCF
61 154 127549/59-M/77-LCIDt.15.6.78
Radiant&MetallicYarn
62 157 128549//59-M/77-LCIDt.1.12.78
SaleofSyntheticYarn
63 158 128549/59-M/77-LCIDt.1.12.78
DisposalofSmall&Heterogeneous items
64 162 132549/19/79-LCIDt.9.3.79
NylonYarn
65 163 132/133544/21/79-LCIDt.8.5.79
PACreportStockverification
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66 165 134/136549/81-M/77-LCIDt.16.6.79
PACreport
67 170 138549/59-M/77-LCIDt3.7.79
Telexmessage–disposal-Watches-HMT
68 171 138549/59-M/77-LCIDt25.7.79
ConfiscatedWatchesHMT
69 173 139 545/21/79Dt30.10.79ReminderregardingStockverificationtobecarriedoutregularly
70 174 139549/82/79-LCIDt.30.11.79
ConfiscatedWatchmovements
71 175 139549/123/79-LCIDt.22.12.79
ConfiscatedWatches–allmeasures
72 178 141549/132/79-LCIDt.29.2.80
Disposal-salethroughNCCFincrease of sale points
73 181 142 549/54/79-LCIDt5.9.80Listofparamilitaryorganization,listofparamilitaryorganization
74 183 142/143549/40/79-LCIDt24.11.80
Liquor–expeditiousDisposal of
75 184 143 549/8/79-LCIDt8.1.81Disposalofmedicines,ref.fromC.ExciseChandigarhreg.
76 189 145CopyofMOF(DR)F.NO.549/7/1979-LCI(AS)dated27.04.1981
Disposal-seized/ConfiscatedCanalisedDrugsandMedicine-Procedureregarding disposal of
77 192 152549/47/80-LCI(AS)Dt.4.6.81
WatchesHMT
78 193 152/153711/31/81—LCI(AS)Dt.25.6.81
VideoTapeRecorderstoEducationalInstitutions
79 196 155715/14/81-LC(AS)Dt.1.10.81
Valuationofdisparities-PAC
80 197 155/157715/14/81-LC(AS)Dt.1.10.81
PACrecommendationsonperishable goods
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81 202 160711/7/82-LC(AS)Dt.22.3.82
Disposalofelectricallyoperatedcalculators-officeuse
82 205 161711/18/82-LC(AS)Dt.28.7.82
ListofWildLifeitemsripefor disposal
83 206 161/162549/35/80-LCIDt.9.8.82
Watchmovement
84 208 162A711/31/81-LC(AS)Dt.20.8.82
VideoCassetteRecorder–toEducationalInstitutions
85 209 163711/10/82-LC(AS)Dt.15.9.82
Seized/confiscatedliquor–importquota
86 220 173/174711/15/84-LC(AS)Dt.22.3.84
SalesTaxonthesale
87 223 178711/39/84-LC(AS)Dt.28.5.84
D.P.Ostatement
88 225 179F.349/4/84-LC(AS)Dt.23.7.84
Notifications-copies-
89 228 182F.711/9/84-LC(AS)Dt.25.9.84
ReadymadeGarments
90 229 183F.393/137/84-Cus(AS)Dt.30.10.84
Notification–copies-
91 230 183F.711/72/84-LC(AS)Dt.26.12.84
Perishablegoods–sensitivetosmuggling-watches
92 232 184F.No.394/36/85-Cus-(AS)dated30.08.85
Disposal of Arms and AmmunitiontoNationalSecurityGuard
93 235 186F.715/12/85-CUS(AS)Dt.9.12.85
Typewriters&binocularsforDept.use
94 241 190F.393/1/86-CUS(AS)Dt.22.8.86
DisposalHMTwatches
95 244 192F.711/30/86-CUS(AS)Dt.30.1.86
Reviewofexistingarrangement of storage
96 251 202/203394/1/DPO(AS)89Dt.14.10.88
D.P.O.Proformaclarifications
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97 252 209F.No.398/40/DPO(AS)89Dt.3.8.89
D.P.O.Proforma
98 257 223/224F.No.664/126/89-OPIUMDt.711/.11.89
DestructionofDrugwithinfixedtime
99 258 224F.No.A-CUS(AS)27020/65/89AD.IVDt.9.1.90
DepositofGoldwithMint-
100 - 234F.No.711/100/93-CUS(AS)dt3.8.93
DisposalofSilver
101 235F.No.711/100/93-CUS(AS)Dt.10.8.93
DisposalofSilver
102 237F.No.711/164/93-CUS(AS)Dt.26.11.93
DepositionofGoldwithMint
103 238F.No.711/130/93-CUS(AS)Dt.16.9.94
SilverthroughCustomsRetailshop
104 - 239 Disp/Misc/9dt.14.10.94 Discount for silver
105 - 240F.No.711/164/93-CUS(AS)Dt.17.11.94
GoldthroughCustomsRetailshop
106 - 269F.No.711/70/93-CUS(AS)dated19.05.96
DisposalofdisperseDyestoM/sNCCF
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