KARACHI: Collector Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement West Dr Farid Iqbal Qureshi has taken notice of the delayed clearance of consignments at Karachi International Containers Terminal (KICT) and directed the additional collectors and deputy collectors to take actions against those officials who are involved in delaying the examination and assessments of the imported consignments.
According to details, a delegation of the importers and traders met Mr Qureshi at his office and informed him about the issues and problems being faced by the importers at the terminal during the examination and assessment of imported consignments.
The importers were of the view that the examination and assessment officers at the terminal were adopting delaying tactics, which is ultimately increasing the cost of doing business as the they have to pay extra charges in terms of demurrage and detention charges.
The Collector Appraisement West assured the importers’ delegation that their grievances would be redressed shortly adding that the Collectorate would ensure best possible facility to the trade according to rules and regulations.
Subsequently, the Collector-Dr Farid Iqbal Qureshi held a meeting of the additional collectors and deputy collectors and asked them to ensure smooth flow of clearance of the imported consignments at terminal.
