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## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Customs Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.), issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. The amendment, detailed in Notification No. 7/2021-Customs (N.T.), focuses on updating a specific designation within the Table of the original notification. The key finding is that the amendment changes the designated authority at serial number 13, column 5, from a potentially outdated title to "Principal Commissioner of Customs Nhava Sheva-I, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad." This likely aims to clarify or update the responsible customs authority for a particular function or area. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of the amendment to Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.) as published in the Gazette of India on January 20, 2021, via Notification No. 7/2021-Customs (N.T.). The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.) dated 23.02.2018, published vide S.O. 789E dated 23.02.2018. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred from context):** While the core objective of the *original* Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.) cannot be definitively determined from this text alone, it can be inferred that it relates to specifying responsibilities or jurisdictions of customs officials. The objective of *this amendment* is to update and clarify those specific responsibilities. **4. Background and Rationale:** The rationale for this amendment appears to be to update the title or designation of the "Principal Commissioner of Customs Nhava Sheva-I". The existing title was potentially outdated or inaccurate, requiring a clarification to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency within the customs administration at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad. This suggests a possible restructuring or renaming within the customs department that necessitated this update. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment directly modifies the original Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.). * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment alters the entry at serial number 13, column 5 in the Table of the original notification. * **New Rule/Provision:** The words under column 5, serial number 13 are changed to "Principal Commissioner of Customs Nhava Sheva-I, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The amendment ensures that the correct and current designation of the specified Principal Commissioner of Customs is used. This update should prevent confusion and ensure proper communication and accountability. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * The Principal Commissioner of Customs Nhava Sheva-I, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad. * Other officers and personnel within the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). * Importers, exporters, and other businesses interacting with customs authorities at Nhava Sheva-I, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad. * Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) are responsible for the implementation of this amendment. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The amendment is effective from the date of its publication in the Gazette of India (January 20, 2021). The text does not specify any explicit procedures, but it's implied that all relevant documentation and communication should reflect the updated designation. * No specific procedures are listed in this amendment. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure clarity and accuracy in the designation of the Principal Commissioner of Customs at Nhava Sheva-I, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad. This should lead to: * Improved communication and coordination within the customs department. * Reduced ambiguity in official documentation and correspondence. * More efficient customs procedures and processes for stakeholders. **9. Conclusion:** This report details the amendment to Notification No. 12/2018-Customs (N.T.) as published on January 20, 2021. The amendment updates the designation of the Principal Commissioner of Customs Nhava Sheva-I, Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Raigad. While seemingly minor, this change is important for maintaining accuracy and efficiency within the customs administration and for facilitating smoother interactions with external stakeholders. Its significance lies in its contribution to clarity and operational effectiveness within the customs framework.

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