Question : CUSTOMS INFRASTRUCTURE IN BORDERS



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.