(a) the existing transitpoint-wise infrastructure available for customs on the land borders;
(b) whether the Government is proposing to enhance/strengthen the same; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) the existing transitpoint-wise infrastructure available for customs on the land borders;
(b) whether the Government is proposing to enhance/strengthen the same; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
Part (a):
The existing transit-point wise infrastructure available for Customs on the land borders is as per Annexure.
Parts (b) and (c):
Yes, Sir. At 13 border locations (including 7 transit points) Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) are being developed in a phased manner to house all regulatory agencies together with necessary support infrastructure. Proposals to improve infrastructure have also been initiated at some other transit points, as indicated in the Annexure.