Quick Summary
The matter regarding a consignment of 3,000 Oxygen Concentrators lying with Customs Authorities came up in the Hon’ble Delhi High Court and the same was clarified by the Government Counsel that presently no such consignment is pending with Custom Authorities.
However, the social media has been flooded with the news that 3,000 Oxygen Concentrators are lying with Customs. We have again checked with our field formations and there is no such consignment lying with the Customs. However, since a photograph has also been put on the twitter, if anybody has information as to where it is lying, the same may be informed to us and we will take immediate action.
FAQ :
No, the Finance Ministry has confirmed that there is no such consignment of 3,000 oxygen concentrators currently pending with Customs authorities.
The information appears to have originated from social media, which was flooded with news claiming 3,000 oxygen concentrators were held by Customs.
Yes, the Government Counsel informed the Hon'ble Delhi High Court that no such consignment is pending with Customs authorities.
The Ministry is asking anyone with information about the location of such a consignment to inform them so that immediate action can be taken.
Yes, the Ministry has re-checked with its field formations and confirmed that no such consignment is lying with Customs.
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