ISLAMABAD: The Model Customs Collectorate has earned Rs 22.4 million through the auction of impounded vehicles and foreign origin cloth.
The process of auction was conducted by Assistant Collector Headquarters Tahir Iqbal Khattak and Investigation and Prosecution Superintendent Zargam Dil in a transparent way, while a large numbers of people attended the open bid where the vehicles attracted more than the expected value due to the competition.
However, the vehicles that could not attract suitable price were not offered for auction. Out of two bullet proof vehicles, one Mercedes Benz Model 1991 was auctioned at Rs 1,350,000, while its bid was started at Rs 1,200,000. In the bid of bullet proof vehicles, only those have NOC from interior ministry participated in the bid.
The vehicles including Toyota Land Cruiser, Krona, Nissan Double Cabin, Toyota Double Cabin and differen models of mercedezs were auctions, while the auction of Isuzu, Yamaha heavy bike, Mercedes Ambulance, and others was suspended due to low bid.
Besides, miscellaneous items including paint brushes, cosmetics, perfumes, body sprays, dishwashing liquid, cloth and 3000 kilogram of polyester were offered for open bid where only polyester could attract suitable bid of Rs 724,000.
However, Customs North Chief Collector Sarwat Tahira Habib and Islamabad Customs Zeba Hai have appreciated the officers over successful auction.
