Low volume of imports and devastation caused by cyclone Hudhud marginally dented the revenue collection by the Visakhapatnam Customs Zone during current fiscal.
The zone, with jurisdiction over ports of Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam, had netted a revenue of Rs.6,543 crore during 2013-14. As on December 31, 2014, the zone could collect a revenue of Rs.4,808 crore.
Customs Day
At the International Customs Day observed at Customs House by the Customs officials, staff, exporters, importers, customs house agents and other stakeholders here on Tuesday, it was stated that the marginal fall in revenue was compensated to a large extent on account of growth registered by the Krishnapatnam Port.
International Customs Day is observed every year on January 26 under aegis of the World Customs Organisation. WCO is recognised as voice of global customs community with 170 customs administrations from across the world being members.
This year’s theme is ‘coordinated border management – an inclusive approach for connecting the stakeholders.’ As Republic Day fell on January 26, the Customs Day was celebrated on Tuesday.
Chief Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise Deepa B. Dasgupta at a function here called upon the officers to live up to the expectations of the government, trade and industry by carrying out their task efficiently.
CONCOR Director (International Marketing & Operations) Yash Vardhan reiterated that Customs and other government agencies and various stakeholders had a vital role in the facilitation of international trade.
Customs Commissioner C. Rajendiran asked the stakeholders to make use of 24x7 customs clearance operations.
He said representatives from trade could meet senior officers at the Customs House on Wednesdays without prior appointment.
Blood donation camp
A blood donation camp was organisation in coordination with Rotary Club Visakha Port City in connection with Customs Day. Certificates were given to the staff who won prizes in sports events.
Customs Commissioner
C. Rajendiran asks stakeholders to make use of 24x7 customs clearance operations
