Waiver of Late Filing Charges, Detention Charges & Demurrage Charges Charged by Container Freight Station, Port Terminals & Shipping Lines

कायालय: आयु, सीमाशु क, मुा, सीमाशु क भवन, मुा बंदरगाह, कछ, गुजरात- 370421 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, CUSTOM HOUSE, MUNDRA PORT, KUTCH, GUJARAT – 370 421 PHONE : 02838-271426/271423 FAX :02838- 271425

PUBLIC NOTICE No. 02/2023-24 DIN No. 20230671MO0000222022

Subject:- Waiver of Late Filing Charges, Detention Charges & Demurrage Charges Charged by

Container Freight Station, Port Terminals & Shipping Lines - Reg. Attention of all Importers/Exporters, Custom Brokers, CFSs, Custodians, all other Stakeholders and all taxpayers is invited towards directions issued by the State Revenue Authorities (Mamlatdar Mundra) vide letter dated 13.06.2023 (copy enclosed) whereby it was directed to the Port Authorities that to prevent any untoward incident due to “Biparjoy Cyclone” all operation may be put on hold, accordingly, the Port Authorities has put on hold all operation in terms of Cargo Vehicles movement through Port Gates and at SEZ Gates w.e.f. 06:00 pm on 13.06.2023. 2 . Due to the aforesaid directions and natural calamity empty or loaded containers were not moved to their designated places and port operations were normalized on 17.06.2023 Further, due to disruption in the electricity and internet all work related to documentation were on hold till 19.06.2023 & resumed after 19.06.2023. 3. In view of the above, all CFSs, Shipping Lines and Terminals are requested to examine favourably requests from the Trade on waiver of charges for the period of 14.06.2023 to 19.06.2023.

4.     In view of the above, all CFSs, Shipping Lines and Terminals are requested to
   

examine favourably requests from the Trade on waiver of charges for the period of 14.06.2023 to 19.06.2023. Further, it has been decided that “Late Fee” imposed for delayed filing due to Cyclone and consequent disruption of Port Activities is hereby waived off in respect of Bills of Entry filed belatedly, which pertain to the containers/vessels which got entry inward from 15.06.2023 to 19.06.2023 subject to production of evidentiary documents in this regard. 4. Difficulties, if any, faced in the implementation of this public notice may be brought to the notice of the Additional Commissioner of Customs (AG Section) through email at commr-cusmundra@nic.in. 5. This Public Notice should be considered as a Standing Order for the purpose of the Officers and Staff of the department.

(K. Engineer) Commissioner of Customs, Custom House, Mundra

F. No. CUS/AG/MISC/1220/2021-A/G-O/o Pr Commr-Cus-Mundra Date: 23.06.2023

Copy to:

1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad Customs Zone, for information.
2. All Additional Commissioner of Customs, Custom House, Mundra.
3. All Assessment Groups, Custom House, Mundra.
4. All representative of CFSs, MCBA, Shipping Lines, Members of PTFC Meeting, Terminals for information and circulation among their members and others importers/exporters for information.
5. The Deputy Commissioner (EDI), Custom House, Mundra for uploading on website.
6. Office Copy.

CUS/AG/MISC/1220/2021-A/G-O/o Pr Commr-Cus-Mundra I/1258286/2023