(a): whether the Government are aware that in large number of imported
consignments, the invoices are under-valued to evade payment of Customs
and Excise Duty;
(b): if so, the number of such cases apprehended during routine check
at International Airports and Sea ports during the last two years;
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(c): the total amount recovered in the form of Customs and Excise Duty
and fine/ penalty imposed on under valued imported consignments during
the above period;
(d): whether the Customs and Excise Duty evasion is done with the
connivance of Custom officials posted at Airports and Sea
ports; and
(e): if so, the number of officials involved in this practice
during the last two years and action taken against them?