Question : EXCESS HOLDING OF GOODS IN WAREHOUSES



(a) Whether it is a fact that during 1999-2002, provisions of Customs Act, 1962 were not observed and instructions issued by this Ministry were not followed resulting in excess holding of goods in warehouses, improper control, non-submission of bonds etc. resulting in involvement of revenue of Rs. 4400 crore;

(b) if so, the reasons thereof;

(c) whether any responsibility has been fixed into the matter;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the measures taken by the Government to ensure strict implementation of the instructions issued by it?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE ( S.S. PALANIMANICKAM )

(a) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.