Regarding uniform in Customs[Preventive]....Reply to Mr PR Jumle

Mr PR Jumle:-
 Dear Manmaujee,
Thank You so much for the series writings ''do's and dont's for the IRS Officers''. I have copied it and sent in verbatim to all of my batchmates (61st batch at Mumbai). They all have received it well and indeed it was very informative. Even at academy we failed get such inputs from the faculty.
Thank You so much and i hope to see more articles on similar issues. Next year I too will join you to give my experience to the coming batch.
I got Kolakata Customs (Preventive). I'll take charge on 19th. I want to know about dress code while in customs preventive and on the first day of joining.
Please reply me soon.
Thanking you...
 
Manmauji :- Hello Mr PR Jumle...Thanks for your visit on the blog and kind words about it. First of all, congratulations on getting in to Customs[Preventive]... Neutralviews will look forward for your kind support and attention....Regarding your query,there is no separate uniform for it...You must wear the standard Customs and Excise uniform which you must have received at your Police attachment..good luck.....further query is welcome...keep on blogging..

Series Article No-2....Do's & Don'ts for IRS[C&CE] officers of Customs[Preventive formations]

Hello all the IRS[C&CE] officers of 61st Batch, as per our series of compilations on Do’s & Don’t for your first posting, I am posting Do’s & Don’t for Custom [Preventive] officers received from the officer of 60th Batch without any edit.


“ Please accept my heartiest wishes on your joining of customs & central excise field formations. Apart from what has been comprehensively dealt by Neutralviews in its advice regarding Central Excise, I will like to add further on Customs preventive.

Customs preventive is quite different from other formations of CBEC and is concerned with policing of borders so as to prevent smuggling of contraband goods. The job is very similar to that of a police officer and one should enjoy and relish the unique opportunities offered by it.

Main Work of Customs preventive:-

[1] Anti smuggling:- under this, prevention of smuggling of contraband goods,3rd country origin goods, Narcotics,wild life parts, endangered species like red sanders,beer horns.etc, Antiques, fake currency notes, arms,explosive,etc. Please remember our AGENCY FUNCTIONS.

[2] Disposal of seized goods:- Please consult disposal manual of CBEC. There is little found on this topic in the academy.

[3] Collection of Arrears:- Remember section 142 of Customs Act,1962.

[4] Manning of land Custom stations

Do’s for Probationers:-


[1] Pay a little more attention to uniform.

[2] Brush up sections of customs act from 100 to 125,133,134,135 and 136.

[3] Please go through NDPS Act,preventive manual and disposal manual of CBEC.

[4] Revise the provisions of prosecution and arrest. There are specific guidelines for arrest.

[5] Go through old case files to have an idea of building up cases.

The general process is:-

Intelligence ----> Seizure effected-------> Seizure memo and Panchnama [very crucial document]---->summons to accused and witnesses,recording of statements,DTO verification in case of seizure of vehicles----> gathering additional evidence if any------> issue SCN---->personal hearing------>adjudication.

[6] Regularly visit all circles/LCS of your jurisdiction.

[7] keep good liaison with police,district administration,SSB,CRPF,RPF,etc. Meet senior officers in District like DM,SSP,DIG,etc. to have good interoperability and coordination. You will generally get a warm response.

[8] pay special attention to office infrastructure, guest houses and staff welfare.

[9] arrange guest lectures by inviting prominent people every fortnight. This keeps the environment in office learning oriented.

Don’ts:-

[1] file work is less in customs preventive. Don’t become lazy. Always keep on brushing up your knowledge.

[2] Don’t hesitate in seeking advice and help from superior officers and subordinates.

[3] don’t sign any letter without going through the file.

[4] Don’t send preventive teams unnecessarily to stop buses and rail without any credible information. This doesn’t yield any result.

A last word of advice, also go through CrPc,IPC and Indian evidence Act. Keep your armoury in ready to use condition. In the end, I will like to say that it is a nice opportunity to show your leadership skills.
Neutralviews sincerely thanks the officers of 60th Batch who are taking pain to write and send their valuable inputs to help the officers of 61st Batch...keep on blogging.

Series Article No-4...Do's & Don'ts for IRS[C&CE] officers of Service Tax formation

Hello all the IRS[C&CE] officers of 61st Batch, as per our series of compilations on Do’s & Don’t for your first posting, I am posting Do’s & Don’t for Service Tax officers received from the officer of 60th Batch without any edit.

"hi all...
1) first and foremost keep in mind service tax division is entirely different in functioning when compared to the central excise division especially when you work in a exclusive service tax commissionerate.
2) attend only urgent files in the first week.
3) pl call for pendency position of adjudication, arrears, refunds etc
4) wherever possible have a period wise break up in all cases
5) don't get panic seeing the pendency positions in the division. don't compare yourself with your colleague who may be posted in central excise division
6) u join the time when the AGT is also in progress. many subordinate officers will be leaving the division or may be joining the division. pl see that there is a smooth transfer of files is happening. keep a copy of the list of files handed over with u. this will help u in the future.
7) pl see the latest inspection report on your division. this gives u bird"s eye view over your division.
8) get a copy of all the relevant circulars, notification and clarifications with regard to the services u deal with from your colleagues in the commissionerate or from your officers.
9) visit CBEC site, your local commissionerate site and tax indiaonline site and get familiarised with them.
10) pl don't show any haste in dealing with refund claims whatever the pendency be with u. take your own time to understand the issue of refunds. go through the relevant notifications and circulars and read it carefully.
11) one last word..don't hesitate to ask questions or seek clarifications from your senior officers, colleagues or your any other officers. u may not get an opportunity to clarify things as days pass by.
 
Neutralviews sincerely thanks the officers of 60th Batch who are taking pain to write and send their valuable inputs to help the officers of 61st Batch...keep on blogging.