CBIC Declares March 29-31, 2024 as Operational Days for Customs Field Formations



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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a directive stating that all Customs field formations nationwide will be operational from March 29th to March 31st, 2024. These dates will be observed as regular working days for customs personnel. This instruction aims to ensure continuity of customs operations during this period.

In a recent directive issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), all field formations of Customs across the country are mandated to remain operational on March 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2024. These days will be treated as regular working days for customs personnel.

Official copy of the directive has been mentioned below

F.No.401/118/2016-Cus.III (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance,
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)

Room No. 229A, North Block, New Delhi
Dated, the 28th March, 2024

To,
All Principal Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioner of Customs/ Customs
(Preventive)/Customs and Central Tax
All Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Customs/ Customs (Preventive).
All Directorates under CBIC

Customs Field Formations to Operate March 29-31

Subject:  Working days on 29.03.2024, 30.03.2024 and 31.03.2024-reg

Madam/Sir,

The undersigned is directed to inform that all field formations of Customs under CBIC shall remain open on 29.03.2024, 30.03.2024 and 31.03.2024 and the same will be treated as working days.

2. You are requested to bring the above to the notice of all officers and staff working under your jurisdiction for compliance.

3. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(R.Ananth)
Director (Customs)
Email: dircus@nic.in
Tele: 011-23093908

Copy to:
Member (Admin), CBIC

FAQ :

Yes, the CBIC has declared that all field formations of Customs will remain operational on March 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2024.

Yes, these dates will be treated as regular working days for all customs personnel.

The directive was issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

The official directive reference is F.No.401/118/2016-Cus.III (Pt.).




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