KARACHI: Collector Port Bin Qasim Mukarram Jah Ansari has listened to the problems of the importers which they face in the process of examination and assessment at Qasim International Containers Terminal (QICT).
The Collector Port Qasim assured a delegation of importers that their issues would be addressed, adding that strict action would be taken against those officials who are involved in dereliction of their duties. The additional collectors and deputy collectors were also present in the meeting.
On the occasion, the Collector Port Qasim has also asked the Customs officers, including additional collectors and deputy collectors to take action on the issues and problems being faced by the importers.
During the meeting, the importers were of the view that the examination and assessment staff at Port Qasim were involved in annoying them in terms of clearing the consignments, adding that the Customs officers at examination and assessment were often involved in delaying the consignments deliberately which ultimately increasing the cost of doing business.
They were of the view that due to lethargic approach of Customs officials at examination and assessment, the importers’ community is paying extra charges in terms of demurrage and detention charges.
The Collector Port Qasim after listening the issues of importers’ community has asked the authorities concerned of the Collectorate to redress the issues of importers’ community and also present clearance report at QICT on weekly basis.
The importers’ community has also thanked the Collector Qasim Mukarram Jah Ansarti over the practical steps being taken by him in order to streamline the clearance process.
