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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS,
CUSTOM HOUSE, CHENNAI.

 

PUBLIC NOTICE 137 / 2001

Sub: Disposal of Imported Firearms – Reg.

 

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            It is clarified that firearms allowed to be imported into India shall not be transferred to any other person during the lifetime of the Importer for consideration or otherwise.

 

            After the demise of the Importer, the firearm may be disposed as follows:

 

(i)                 By transfer to the legal heirs; and

(ii)                By sale of the arm by the legal heir to a licence holder or arms dealer.

 

Hence, no disposal of Customs cleared firearms is permitted during the lifetime of the owner, but only after the demise of the person concerned.

 

(AUTHORITY: Circular No.30 /2001 – Cus. Issued from File No.496/4/99 – Cus.VI dated 22.05.2001 of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Excise of Customs).

 

F. No.S31/87/2001 – Genl. Prev.                                                sd/-

Sea Commissionerate                                                       (JOSEPH DOMINIC)

Chennai – 600 001.                             COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (SEA PORT)

 

Dated : 02.07.2001

 

// ATTESTED //

 

(S. RAVISELVAN)

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

PREVENTIVE GENERAL

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