JS (DBK) Tells Officers to Stop
Summoning Exporters for Bank Realization, Advices “Rely upon Documentation”
[CBEC
Instruction dated 4th April 2013]
Subject: Grievances related to process of
reconciliation of realization of export proceeds in terms of CBEC Circular No.
5/2009-Customs
As
you are aware, there is a process of reconciliation of realization of export
proceeds that occurs consequent to duty drawback payments in terms of CBEC
Circular No. 5/2009-Customs.
2. It has come to the notice of
the Board that field formations are insisting on the exporter/owner to submit
the BRC/negative statements in person, that even after the exporter has proof
of having submitted BRC/negative statement, these documents are asked
repeatedly; that the exporter is asked to attend personal hearing despite
having submitted BRC/negative statement; and that only the exporter/owner
should attend hearing in person.
3. It may be appreciated that such
actions on the part of the officers reflect negatively on the department and do
not add any value to the process of reconciliation. Such actions are strongly
disapproved. The Commissioners shall ensure that no room exists for generation
of such avoidable grievances in their respective charges through proper
management, guidance and close supervision of the reconciliation process. This
instruction may be brought to the notice of all the officers concerned by
issuing suitable Standing Orders.
F. No. 609/35/2013-DBK