‘E-AUCTION’ BY CHENNAI CUSTOMS

- Chennai Customs has launched internet auction cum tender of confiscated and uncleared cargo on 08-12-2003.

- ‘E-auction’ will be conducted in the second week of every month.

- A wide variety of goods worth crores of rupees will be put in the e-auction every month.

- List of lots available on ‘e-auction’ will be published in the website along with details of location during the end of every month.

- Physical inspection of lots available on ‘e-auction’ is from 1^st to 7^th of every month on all working days during the working hours.

- Registration is essential to participate in e-auction

- Procedures for Internet auction cum tender and application for registration can be downloaded from this website.

- The filled-in application form along with two stamp size photographs and a DD for Rs.5000/- (Rupees five thousand only) in favour of the Commissioner of Customs – Auction a/c payable at Chennai should be sent to the Superintendent of Customs, Internet Auction Unit, Ground Floor, Custom House, No.60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001.

- Immediately on receipt of the application user ID and password will be communicated which will enable the on line bidders to sign in and participate in the bidding on our e-auction. An identity card also will be provided which will enable the on line bidders to participate in the physical auctions too.

- Registrations can be withdrawn any time by surrendering the identity card and a refund of Rs.4900/- + interest applicable to SB accounts will be made.

- Registration of on line bidders is currently underway.

- Registration is open on all working days including the days of inspection and days of ‘e-auction’.

- In addition to the facilities of auto bidding and e-tender the facility of physical tender is also available.

- Registration will entitle you to participate in all future Chennai Custom House Auctions – both Physical and Internet.