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OFFICE
OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, |
PUBLIC
NOTICE NO: 319 / 2001
Sub: Agreement entered between the Chennai Port Trust and M/s. Chennai
Container Terminal Ltd., -Appointment
of CCTL as custodian for handling of the Container Berths and Containerised
Import/Export Cargoes - specification of procedures - reg.
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1.0 Consequent
upon the entering into an agreement between M/s Chennai Container Terminal Ltd.
(CCTL) and Chennai Port Trust, the CCTL was appointed as a custodian for
handling container berths and Containerised Import/Export cargoes as per the
this House PN No.318/ 2001 dated 04.12.2001. The related procedures to be followed by the Trade / CHA’s and
other associated agencies for customs clearance are specified hereafterwards.
2.0 IMPORT CARGOES:-
2.1
Fixing
Customs OTS on Import containers with damaged load-port seal / discrepancy in
seal no., in the Container Yard:-
Whenever the Import container is found to have
damaged load-port seal / discrepancy in seal no., at the time of off-loading
from the vessel or later but before releasing from the Container Yard, M/s.CCTL
/ Steamer Agent shall bring it to the notice of the Preventive Officer in the
Container Yard IMMEDIATELY. The P.O.
(Container Yard) will fix Customs OTS on such containers. If necessary, M/s.CCTL can also fix their
OTS. Survey, if any, to be conducted at
the instance of M/s.CCTL / Steamer Agents by opening the container, the same
can be done only in the presence of Preventive Officer (Container Yard) and
Appraiser (Docks).
2.2 Direct delivery to CHA/Importers (other
than those availing Green Channel facility):
The CHA/Importer will produce to CCTL a requisition letter specifying the container
number(s) which are to be moved for examination .The container which are
specified for examination will be moved by the CCTL to the “O” yard.
The remaining containers which are covered by the same bill of entry but
not moved for examination to the “O” Yard, will be delivered from the Container
Yard itself.
2.3 Direct delivery to CHA/Importers (Green
Channel)
The Appraising Officer (Examination) will order P.O. Container Yard to check the “Load
Port OTS” as and when the Container(s) passes through exit gate of “Container”
Yard and allow clearance to the importer/CHA.
The CHA/Importer will produce the duplicate copy of the Bill of
Entry/out of charge (Custodian copy) to CCTL for delivery of container(s).
2.4 Import Container to Off Dock CFS:
There is no change in the Customs documents /
procedures. The Preventive Officer at container yard will verify the seal and
put Customs OTS at Exit Gate and record the details in PNR. The fact of
affixing of CCTL OTS for container having damaged load port seal will also be
recorded by the Preventive Officer.
2.5 Delivery of Empty Container:
The existing Custom documents / procedure will
continue .The Empty container will be inspected by the Preventive Officer at
the Exit Gate of Container Yard and allow movement.
2.6 Import Container for ICD Movement:
There is no change in Customs documentation. The
Preventive Officer at Container Yard/Container Cell will inspect the
container(s) at the exit gate of the Container Yard, affix and record the
Customs OTS number as well as intactness of the load port OTS in the TSA and
permit movement of container. The fact of affixing of CCTL OTS for container
having damaged load port seal will also be recorded by the Preventive Officer.
2.7 Import LCL CFS:
The existing Custom documents and procedures will be
continued.
3.0
EXPORT:
3.1
Central
Excise Sealed Containers:-
The CHA
will submit the duplicate documents and get the Shipping Bill processed. The Appraising Officer will give “Let
Export Order” with the condition
that the container should be allowed for shipment subject to the verification
of the Central Excise Seals. The
Container will enter the Port with the Shipping Bill having the
conditional “Let Export Order” of the
Appraising Officer.
When the Container enter the “In Gate” of “Container Yard”, the Preventive Officer
will open the sealed cover sent by the Central Excise Officers, check the seal
and “allow shipment” with an endorsement in the Shipping Bill.
3.2 Factory stuffed Container:
There is no change in
documentation procedure.
3.3 Container from Off Dock CFS:
There is no change in Customs
Documentation and procedures.
3.4 Containers from ICD:
There is
no change in Customs Documentation and procedures.
3.5 LCL Containers from ‘O’ yard:
There is no change in Customs
Documentation and procedures.
This public notice shall come into
effect from 04.12.2001.
Sd/-
(JOSEPH DOMINIC)
COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (SEA
PORT)
F.No.Misc.145/2001-Enq.,
Dated 04.12.2001
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Attested //
(S.SANKARA
VADIVELU)
DY.
COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (ENQ.)
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