Role of Custodians - CBEC's Customs Manual 2023 - Customs

..... oo the goods remain with the appointed custodian till these are cleared by the Customs. In addition to custodians appointed by the Commissioner of Customs, the Customs Act, 1962 recognizes other custodians as provided under any other law. For instance, the Mumbai Port Trust is a legal custodian under the Major Ports Trust Act, 1963. The custodian is essentially required to take charge of the imported goods from the carrier, arrange its proper storage and safety and allow clearance to the importe .....

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..... a facilitation measure with the result that Customs clearances of both imported and export cargo from these places has expanded substantially in recent years. 5.3 Maximum import and export cargo is handled at different sea ports and there is a trend towards containerized cargo movement; increasing part of import cargo landed at some ports like Nhava Sheva is also transshipped to interior ICDs for final clearance by importers at their door steps. Security arrangements ensure there is no pilferage .....

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Role of Custodians - CBEC s Customs Manual 2023 - Customs

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