(a) whether the Indian market has been flooded with the
smuggled watches;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the measures taken by the Government to check the smuggling
of watches into the country?
(a) whether the Indian market has been flooded with the
smuggled watches;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the measures taken by the Government to check the smuggling
of watches into the country?
MINISTER OF STATE (REVENUE) IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI V. DHANANJAYA KUMAR)
(a): Though smuggling is a clandestine activity and it is
difficult to indicate extent of smuggling of watches, the
reports/intelligence available do not support the contention
that Indian market has been flooded with the smuggled watches.
(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c): All the field units of the Customs Department including
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence are ever vigilant and on
alert to detect & prevent smuggling of contraband goods
including watches.