TMI BlogProcedure for inspection of ICDs/CFSs/AFSsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... rgo, execution of Bond, Bank Guarantee and Insurance and theft and pilferage of cargo. 2. Further the Audit, among other things, observed that there is lack of internal control including internal audit and inspection. Audit has also observed that corrective action on systemic deficiencies should not be restricted to the instances commented in audit report and all the field formations may be sensitized about the system deficiencies. 3. The Board vide Notification No. 26/2009-Customs (N.T.) dated 17.3.2009 notified Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations 2009 to regulate the functioning of Customs Cargo Service Providers including custodians of ICDs/CFSs. Further, Circular 13/2009 dated 23.03.2009, Circular No. 04/2011 dated 10.01.2011, Circular No. 40/2016 dated 26.08.2016 and Circular No. 49/2018 dated 03.12.2018 were also issued to streamline various procedures relating to ICDs/CFSs. Further, D.O letter No. 434/ 15/2017-Cus.IV dated 16.08.2019 was issued by Member (Customs) wherein, he has inter alia, stated that it is necessary that each ICD/CFS is closely monitored by way of some sort of audit / visits to ensure that the performance of ICDs/CFSs is of d ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... to the inspections of ICDs/ CFSs 6. All the field formation and stakeholders may be suitably sensitized about the circular. 7. Difficulty, if any, faced in the implementation may please be brought to the notice of the Board. Amit Singh Chandel OSD (Anti Smuggling) PROFORMA FOR INSPECTION OF ICD/CFS/AFS Note : Detailed remark on the lapses during the inspection period along with recommendation to be entered by the inspection team, if answer is No unless otherwise specified A. Preliminary 1. Date of Inspection : 2. Inspection Team : Team Name Designation Leader Member(s) 3. Nature of the facility : ICD/CFS/AFS 4. Name of the facility : 5. Ownership nature ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... B. Staff Position 2 1. Details of Cost Recovery Post/Regular posts sanctioned against this facility : S. No. Designation Sanctioned Working (i) AC/DC (ii) Superintendent (ii) Inspectors (iii) Sepoy/Hawaldar 2. Whether Staff posted in the formation is as per staffing norms and adequate? 3. Whether the cost recovery charges are paid upto date? (In case exempted from payment of cost recovery charges, the date and authority of such exemptions shall be provided). C. Bonds and Bank Guarantees 3 1. Whether the indemnity bond undertaking to inde ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 7. Whether separate area has been earmarked for the goods detained/Confiscated by the Customs? (specifically mark in floor plan at 7 above) 8. Whether separate demarcated area for fumigation has been adequately provided? 9. Whether adequate parking space (taking into consideration average traffic) for vehicle is provided? 10. Whether provision is made for electronic weigh-bridge and other weighing measuring devices along with record keeping of weight for future verification? 11. Whether equipment 5 availability satisfies the requirement of the facility? (Type-wise details to be provided) 12. Whether the equipments installed for different purposes such as handling, weighing etc. are checked and calibrated from time to time? 13. Whether a proper and reliable system of Equipment Audit put in place by the CCSP? (specify the details) 14. Whether the material handling equipments are in conformity with the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... for location of goods? (if yes, whether test check was conducted) 10. Whether integrity of cargo (i.e. storage of consignment in a single lot) is ensured by proper monitoring or keeping in a safe, locked area? 11. Whether any system of marking the goods detained by Customs and tracking their Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill and other related documents is available in their computer system, whether any regular monthly reporting of such cargo is being carried out? 12. Whether provision is made to restrict access to document or cargo storage areas and identification is made for the restricted areas? 13. Whether internal controls for periodical inspection of the integrity of structure and system is satisfactory? 14. Whether provision is made for display of identity cards by the employees with the name of the organization for easy identification of the employee and organization? 15. Whether the schedule of charges associated with various services in relation to im ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tectors, automatic sprinkler systems, sand boxes, emergency lighting system, water supply outlet, fire exit etc. are provided? 12. Whether approval of Fire safety department of concerned state is available in the formation? 13. Whether No smoking signals are properly displayed in the premises? 14. Whether the open space, provided for movement, total covered area for storage of containers is laid out in such manner that they do not hinder movement of persons, evacuation of goods in case of emergency? 15. Whether appropriate Contingency plan to handle emergency situation when there is an immediate danger to personnel, cargo or other infrastructure in the premises has been provided by the custodian? 16. Whether facilities for installation of scanned equipment are provided? 17. Whether provisions for medical First Aid Kits in premises and emergency medical services has been made, in case any person comes into contact with hazardous/dangerous goods? ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Remarks 4. Whether the action taken for disposal of the pending containers is satisfactory? (Any lapse on the part of the custodian shall be recorded) 5. Whether follow up mechanism exist to verify re-export of cargoes ordered to be re-exported by the Indian agencies because of non-compliance of Indian laws? 6. Whether there are any consignment ordered to be re-exported? (age-wise break up should be furnished) Number of consignments pending re-export after the re-export order Period-wise break up Less than 3 months 3-6 months 6-12 months 1-2 years More than 2 years 7. Whether an independent mechanism exists to cross verify the uncleared cargo re ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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