Encouraging stakeholder participation in Customs functioning- reg.

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..... Excise, All Director General of CBEC. Sir/ Madam, Sub: Encouraging stakeholder participation in Customs functioning- reg. The CBEC has a well established practice of involving stakeholders in decision-making and resolving operational issues. This is exemplified by the Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFCs) in each Custom House, which includes local trade and logistics association .....

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..... could be better resolved at the local level if presented to the Chief Commissioners/Commissioners by the apex trade bodies, who by virtue of membership spread across Custom Houses would have a broader perspective. Hence, it would be fruitful to encourage the apex trade bodies to meet the Chief Commissioners/Commissioners. The apex trade bodies could also attend the PTFCs along with their constitue .....

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..... the Customs functioning. (e) Chief Commissioners/Commissioners are receptive to meeting local and apex trade bodies even outside the framework of the PTFC. 5. Difficulties, if any, faced in the implementation of the instructions may be brought to the notice of the Ministry at an early date. Yours faithfully, (M. Vasudevan) Under Secretary (Cus.-IV) Copy for information and .....

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