TMI BlogInstructions to stop fraudulent exports of Red Sanders Wood, smuggling of prohibited goods - Misuse of the IECs / CHAs Licences.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nscrupulous elements to effect such fraudulent exports. 2. The export documents mainly factory stuffed Shipping Bills are filed through Service Centre by unscrupulous elements for exporting the contraband goods by misusing the IECs/CHAs codes of genuine exporters/CHAs, by presenting fake documents such as KYC documents/Central Excise factory stuffing examination reports and fake seals, without the knowledge of the concerned authorities. 3. Another modus operandi noticed is that the goods are stuffed under supervision of Central Excise officers and exporter, however, the same are replaced with contraband during their transit by the transporter between the factory / ICD to JNPT by opening the doors of the container by removing the clamp ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... of Customs Pass of Category G i.e. erstwhile Category 1st , who is authorized by concerned CHA), are allowed to sign Customs related documents (including Check List, SB, BE, etc) concerning import, export, transshipment, etc. and declarations thereof. Thus, only documents signed by such persons are to be accepted. It has to be ensured that the signatory mentions her/his cardex number and Pass Type ( F or G ) below the signature. ii) With respect to document submission/handling, it can be done by only a person authorized and holding Customs CHA Pass issued by New Custom House, Mumbai that is valid on the date of submission/handling. The Pass should have relation to the CHA appointed by exporter/importer to handle the transaction. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... er No. 48/2009 dated 30.09.2009 may be perused. viii) Specimen signatures of all the Superintendents entrusted with the work of granting LEO to Factory Stuffed containers shall be made available at the Port Terminal Gate Offices of the Preventive Officers. ix) In case of any reason to believe that the Shipping Bill could be fabricated, the gate officer at the terminal shall verify the same on the EDI system and / or through Intranet to confirm that LEO has been granted and Shipping Bill is genuine. Verification on the computer system (EDI /Intranet) would help in eliminating the possibility of fabricated Shipping Bills. The act of confirming the veracity of Shipping Bill (through EDI /Intranet) shall be mandatory in cases where the si ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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