Figure 3.2 a Landing Flight 3.6 KEYWORD Agent – A person authorized to act on behalf of another, for example, a travel agent is authorized by the provider of services such as airlines, car rentals, tour operators,hotels, etc to sell travel – related services on their behalf. – Convention – An assembly of people meeting formally to discuss common issues and formulated policies. Conventions are normally annual event and attended by large number of people. – Meeting - In the context of tourism it may be defined as an organized event, which brings people together to discuss a topic of common interest which may last for a new hour or few days and which utilized services of the tourism industry. – Exhibition or Trade fair - It is the display and sale of product or service to an invited audience or to the general public, with an aim to creating awareness and promoting products. They are of importance to the tourism Industry because buyers, sellers and exhibitors travel long distance to visit them. – Incentive Travel - Incentive travel is offered to motivate or reward staff exhibitions are organized to promote corporation. Etc. – Domestic Tourism - Travel undertaken within one’s own country. - Tourism: the term for the movement of people to destinations away from their place of residence 51 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
for any reason other than following an occupation, remunerated from within the country visited, for a period of 24 hours or more. – Web Fare (also referred to as an Internet fare) - A highly restricted fare the airline offers only on the Internet for a limited period of time. 3.7LEARNING ACTIVITY 1. What are the different types of Visa? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. What is an E- Visa? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 3.8UNIT END QUESTIONS A. Descriptive Questions Short Questions 1. Define Universal Visa. 2. What is an Employment Visa? 3. What is Research Visa? 4. What is MEDX? 5. What is Missionary Visa? Long Questions 1. Explain the different types of Visa? 2. Explain in detail about Medical Visa? 3. What is visa on arrival? 4. What is E-Visa? 5. Which are the countries which five e- Visa? B. Multiple Choice Questions 1. A visa is a paper document affixed to a page of the holder's ________. a. Licence b. Aadhar card c. Passport 52 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
d. Medical certificate. 2. _____Visa is valid for one year at a time and maybe extended later based on skill and qualification. a. Employment Visa. b. Transit Visa c. Entry Visa d. Arrival visa 3. Project visa is also called as a. Research Visa b. Student Visa c. Missionary Visa d. Employment Visa 4. Medical visa is also called as _______ a. Health certificate b. Entry visa c. MEDX d. Tourist Visa 3. Electronic Visa is known as a. E-Visa b. Entry visa c. Employment visa d. Transit visa Answers 53 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c, 5-a 3.9REFERENCES Reference books • Bezbarua M.P, Indian Tourism Beyond The Millenium CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
• Burkart&Medlik, Tourism; Past, Present and Future. • Gee, Chuck Y, James C. Makens , Dexter J. L. & Choy, The Travel Industry • Murphy, Peter H, Tourism: A Community Approach Textbooks • Bhatia A.K., Basics of Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Pvt Delhi, 2010 • Bhatia A.K., The Business of Tourism: Concepts and Strategies, Sterling Publishers Pvt Delhi, 2010 • Inskeep Edward, Tourism Planning: An Integrated and Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons Inc Publications, New York. • Kumar MisraSuddhendu Narayan and SadualSapan, Basics of Tourism Management, Excel Books. • Nath Dhar Prem, Development of Tourism and Travel Industry: An Indian Perspective, Kanishka Publications, New Delhi. • Prasad VV Vara, Travel & Tourism Management, Sundari VBT Publications. • Sinha R.K., Tourism Strategies, Planning and Development, Common Wealth Publishers • Peter Tarlow, Tourism Security: Strategies for Effective Managing Travel Risk and Safety. Websites • https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document- news/1580226297.htm • https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ • https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/documentation- requirements/international.html • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you- go/travelers-checklist.html 54 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
UNIT - 4: PERMITS STRUCTURE 4.0 Learning Objectives 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Inner Line Permit (ILP) 4.1.2 Restricted Area Permit (RAP) 4.1.3 How to obtain Line Permit (ILP) 4.2 Temporary Landing Permit 4.3 Protected Area Permit 4.4 Guidelines for obtaining protected area permits 4.5 Summary 4.6 Keywords 4.7 Learning Activity 4.8 Unit End Questions 4.9 References 4.0LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this unit, you will be able to: Describe Inner Line Permit State the importance of Permits State the need of permits in different states Explain what Temporary landing Permit is 55 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
4.1INTRODUCTION 4.1.1 Inner Line Permit Figure- 4.1 Inner Line Permit in India It is a concept brought up by the colonial rulers. The Inner Line used to separate the tribal- populated hill areas in the North-Eastern parts of India from the Great Indian Plains. Indian citizens from other areas need an Inner Line Permit (ILP), to enter and stay for any period in these areas. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram are protected by the Inner Line. Manipur was added later. The concept has its origins in the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act (BEFR), 1873. Thus, Inner Line Permit is a document required by the citizens outside of the protected states to enter and stay in the area for some time. Aim of ILP As per the Rajya Sabha, the main aim of the ILP system is to prevent any settlement of other Indian citizens within the States where the ILP regime is prevalent. This is done to protect the indigenous/tribal population of that area. How does CAA affects the ILP system? 56 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
The Citizenship Amendment Act, CAA, relaxes the eligibility criteria for some specific categories of migrants from three countries who seek Indian citizenship. It exempts a few categories of areas which includes all those protected by the Inner Line system. During the protests that were being held against it, the Adaptation of Laws (Amendment) Order, 2019, amended the BEFR, 1873, extending it to Manipur and parts of Nagaland that were not earlier protected by ILP. About ILP and how it works 1. Currently, four North-eastern states are covered, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland. 2. ILP determines both the duration of stay and the areas allowed to be accessed for any non-natives. 3. The ILP is issued by the concerned state government and can be availed both by applying online and in person. Significance: 1. The ILP is considered the only mechanism to put control of the influx in the state. Influx is considered dangerous as it could upset the fragile demographic balance of the tribals of Meghalaya. 2. The indigenous tribes living in the hill areas would regularly be in contact with the outsiders leading to the gradual diminishing of their kind and culture Inner Line Permit is required not only for the conservation of land but also for the culture of the tribes. It, however, is not a permanent solution to any problem of an influx in the Northeast states. However, the constitution gives the citizen’s free right to travel anywhere in India but the states where inner line permit is valid, the citizens require permission to enter and stay. States which require permit Arunachal Pradesh — issued by the secretary (political) of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. It is required for entering Arunachal Pradesh through any of the check gates across the interstate border with Assam or Nagaland. An ILP for temporary visitors is valid for 7 days and can be extended, while one for those taking employment in the state and their immediate family members is valid for a year. The Arunachal Pradesh government is planning to implement a permit-on-arrival system. Mizoram — Issued by the Government of Mizoram. It is required for entering Mizoram through any of the check gates across the inter-State borders. Typically, a 57 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
\"Temporary ILP\" is issued to visitors, which is valid for 7 days and can be extended another 15 days, with the possibility of extending it to one month in exceptional circumstances. However, with the sponsorship of a local resident or government department, a \"Regular ILP\" can be procured, which is valid for 6 months and can be renewed twice for another 6 months each. If arriving by air, an ILP can be obtained on arrival at Lengpui Airport in Aizawl. Nagaland — Issued by the Government of Nagaland. The Regulation makes it obligatory for anyone, both Indian Citizen and Foreigner, who is not an indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland, to obtain an Inner Line Permit (ILP) in such form, and with such conditions, as may be prescribed by the Government of Nagaland, to enter the state of Nagaland for a limited period. Manipur — Issued by the Government of Manipur. The Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime was extended to Manipur on 11 December 2019 with President Ram Nath Kovind signing the order in this effect. The decision comes two days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in Lok Sabha that the ILP would be extended to the north-eastern state. Manipur is the fourth state after Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram where the ILP regime is applicable. Lakshadweep - Issued by the government of Lakshadweep. Inner line permit is mandatory for entering in to this island territory. It is very tough to get an ILP for Lakshadweep because it has many rules and regulations to be fulfilled. Special Permits: Normally there is no restriction on Indian and foreign nationals for movement within India. But in case of Border States and the two groups of island (Andaman and Lakshadweep), a visitor requires a special permit. This permit is valid for 15 days only. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Foreigners visiting the islands require prior permission. This can be obtained from Immigration officer, Port Blair on arrival. Permits can be obtained in advance from Chief Immigration Officers at Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai and Chennai. Arunachal Pradesh: All foreign nationals intending to visit Arunachal Pradesh require restricted area permits issued by Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, and New Delhi. Indian nationals (domestic tourists) can obtain permits from Arunachal Bhawan, New Delhi, Calcutta, Guwahati and Tezpur. Assam: 58 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Only Guwahati, Sibsagar, Halflong and Kaziranga are open for foreigners. To visit these places, permits are issued by Assam State Tourist Information Centers at Delhi and other parts of the country. Gujarat: Border regions of the Runn of Kutch are restricted areas. Permits to visit Banni region and areas beyond the India Bridge are issued for both foreign and Indian nationals by DM, Bhuj. Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul and Spiti and the district of Kinnaur are restricted areas for which entry permits are granted to a group of 4 or above, sponsored by a travel agency for a fixed itinerary. These permits are issued by Deputy Commissioner, Shimla, Kullup, Keylong and Rampur. Lakshadweep: Only the island of Bangaram (which had no habitation) is open to foreign tourists. Permits are issued by Foreigners’ Regional Registration officers. For domestic tourists, entry permits, and travel arrangements are handled by the Commissioner’s Office in New Delhi. Manipur: Foreign nationals require an inner line permit from the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi. Meghalaya: Foreigners intending to travel in groups of 4 or more can obtain restricted area permits from Meghalaya House at Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta. Mizoram: Mizoram is a restricted area for foreign tourists. Permits may be obtained from the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. Indian citizens can obtain inner line permits from Resident Commissioner of Mizoram at Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay and Chennai. Nagaland: Foreigners cannot enter without a special permit which can be obtained from the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. Sikkim: Foreigners can get permit for Gang Tok, Rumtek, Penayangtfe and Thodong from Sikkim Tourist Information Centre at Delhi, Kolkata and Siliguri. Tripura: Tripura is a restricted area. Foreign tourists visiting Tripura are required to obtain a permit from the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs. Uttar Pradesh: 59 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Foreigners must have permission from the Government of India to enter the Tehsil Dharchola and Tehsil Muspari areas near the border of Tibet. West Bengal: Parts of Sundarbans area are restricted for tourists. Conducted tours by West Bengal Tourism Authorities require no prior permission. An ILP was previously required for certain parts of the Leh district in Ladakh. This requirement was abolished by a circular issued by district magistrate which took effect from 1 May 2014, although foreign nationals are required to get Protected Area Permit for this region. But the ILP was implemented again in Leh in 2017. There are also ongoing demands for the introduction of ILP in Meghalaya, Assam and Andaman and Nicobar Islands to regulate entry of outsiders into the state. 4.1.2 Restricted Area permit Under the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963, the following areas have been declared as `Restricted’ Areas:- Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Entire Union Territory Sikkim - Part of the State A foreigner is not normally allowed to visit a Protected / Restricted Area unless it is established to the satisfaction of the Government that there are extraordinary reasons to justify such a visit. Every foreigner, except a citizen of Bhutan, who desires to enter and stay in a Protected or Restricted Area, is required to obtain a special permit from a competent authority delegated with powers to issue such a special permit to a foreigner, on application in the prescribed form. With a view to promote tourism, some areas (notified by the Government of India from time to time) can be visited by foreign tourists, either in groups, or as a couple in the case of a husband and wife, or by individuals, after obtaining the necessary permit from the competent authority. If a foreign national intends to visit a place in the Protected/ Restricted Area for activities other than tourism on a Visa other than Tourist Visa, prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs shall be taken before grant of Protected Area Permit (PAP)/ Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to the foreigner and grant of PAP/ RAP for the specific purpose (i.e. Business, Employment, Studies etc.) shall be endorsed on the passport of the foreigner. Besides, if a foreign national intends to visit a place in the Protected/ Restricted Area which is not opened for tourism on a Tourist Visa, prior reference shall be made to the Ministry of Home Affairs. 60 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
However, if a foreign national is holding a visa other than Tourist Visa and intends to visit the Protected/ Restricted Area for tourism purpose only, he/ she may be granted Special Permit for places opened for tourism. In addition, the following instructions must be strictly adhered to: (i) Tourists are permitted to visit ONLY the designated places and for the period for which they are authorized. (ii) The permit will be valid for the specific tourist circuit/route and specific entry / exit points. No area other than the ones indicated in the permit should be visited. (iii) A foreigner must enter/exit the North-Eastern States by air only. (iv) The main entry/exit point for the North-Eastern States is the Guwahati (Dispur) Airport. Other Airports in the North-Eastern Region at Aizawl, Imphal and Kohima can also be used as entry/exit points provided the foreigner is in possession of a valid RAP/PAP for that area. (iv) A foreigner can travel within the Northeastern states through the National Highways or by air. While travelling by road, the tour should be undertaken largely through the National Highways. Where the places to be visited are situated on a National Highway, no other road should be utilized. In cases where the places, which are to be visited, are not on a National Highway, the tour should be undertaken in such a way that the maximum distance is travelled on a National Highway, restricting the utilization of other road routes to the minimum. Non-compliance with this direction will be treated as a violation. (v) Tourist groups shall be required to report at the declared entry point and the State Government concerned shall ensure that a Liaison Officer accompanies the group. The Liaison Officer shall be appointed by the State Government concerned. Instructions for PAP/RAP holders 1. The permit is valid for group tourists consisting of two or more persons only. 2. The permit is valid for the specific tourist circuit/route and the specific entry / exit point. No area other than the ones indicated in the permit shall be visited. 3. The permit holder must keep sufficient number of photocopies of the permit as he/she may be required to deposit a copy at each point of entry/exit. 4. The permit holder shall not stay in the restricted/protected area after the expiry of the permit. 61 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Instructions for Travel Agents/ Tour Operators/ Guest Houses 1. Travel agents/tour operators shall ensure that the tourist groups sponsored by them are in possession of valid Restricted/Protected Area Permit. 2. It shall be the responsibility of the travel agents/tour operators to ensure that the tourist groups do not go to places other than the ones that are permitted and also ensure that they do not stay there after the expiry of the valid period. 3. Owners of the guest houses/hotels must ensure that only foreigners with valid Restricted/Protected Area Permits stay with them. It is mandatory for the guest houses/hotels and also individuals to inform the local police about the arrival/departure of a foreigner within 24 hours if a foreigner stay with them. 4. Action will be taken against those who do not follow the above instructions under the Foreigners Act, 1946. Procedure for the grant of Protected Area/Restricted Area Permit Foreign nationals intending to visit a place falling in the Protected/ Restricted Area notified by the Government, may submit an application for the grant of Protected/Restricted Area Permit to the Indian Mission in their country along with the visa application or before coming to India. If foreign nationals, who are already in the country, desire to visit any area covered by the Protected /Restricted Area regime, they should submit the requisite application to any of the authorities to whom the powers to issue such a special permit have been delegated. In all cases relating to the grant of PAP/RAP for an individual foreign tourist (except in cases where powers have been delegated), the proposal would require prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Protected Area Permit : Areas open for tourism in different States, tour-circuits to be followed by foreign tourists where applicable, and the authorities delegated with the powers to grant a special permit are given below:- (A) Arunachal Pradesh (1) the whole of Arunachal Pradesh is in the Protected Area. No foreigner can enter or stay in the State without obtaining a permit from the competent authority. However, (i) Foreign tourists in a group consisting of two or more persons, duly sponsored by a recognized travel agency in India and with a pre-drawn itinerary; 62 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(ii) a group of two foreign tourists, even if they are not a married couple ; and (iii) a foreigner married to an Indian national belonging to the State of Arunachal Pradesh visiting the State on a tourist visa, can be allowed to visit the places indicated below, after obtaining a Protected Area Permit from the competent authority, for a period of thirty (30) days: (i) Along, Deporijo, Itanagar, Pasighat, Ziro. (ii) Mia, Namdapha, , Sejus (Puki) , Sejus (Puki), Tipi (iii) Bhalukpong. (iv) Pasighat-Jengging-Yingkiong-Tuting. (v) Bhalukpong- Bomdilla-Tawang (vi) Roing-Mayodila-Anini. (vii) Tezu-Hayuling. (viii) Along-Mechukha. (ix) Daporijo-Nacho circuit via Taliha and Sayum. (x) Ziro-Palin-Nyapin-Sangram- Kaloriang. (xi) Doimukh-Sagalee-Pakke Kasang-Seppa (xii) Margerita-Miao-Namdapa - Vijayanagar (xiii) Margerita-Jairampur-Nampong-Manmao-Pangsau Pass (2) The following authorities have been delegated the powers to issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to organized foreign tourist groups for the places mentioned above, for a maximum period of thirty (30) days after usual checks: - (i) Ministry of Home Affairs (ii) All Indian Missions abroad FRROs at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Amritsar, Hyderabad and Bangalore (iii) Home Commissioner, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar • Resident Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh at Delhi; and • Secretary (Tourism), Government of Arunachal Pradesh. • Deputy Resident Commissioners (DRC), Kolkata and Guwahati have been delegated powers to issue PAP directly to the foreign tourists without sponsorship of registered Tour Operator. • Resident Commissioner (RC), New Delhi and Deputy Resident Commissioners (DRC), Kolkata and Guwahati have been delegated powers to issue PAP to single foreign tourist to visit Tawang District, West Kameng District and Lower Subansiri District. Note: Prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs is necessary for grant of PAP to a citizen of Myanmar for visiting Arunachal Pradesh. (B) Himachal Pradesh (1) the part of Himachal Pradesh falling between the `Inner-Line’ and the International Border has been declared as a `Protected Area'. No foreigner can enter or stay in the protected area of the State without obtaining a permit from the competent authority. However, foreign tourists in groups consisting of two or more persons, duly sponsored by a recognized travel agency in India with a predawn itinerary, can be allowed to visit the 63 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
following places for 30 days, after obtaining a Protected Area Permit (PAP) from the competent authority: - 5 Distt Kinnaur:- Pooh Block:- (1) Sumra (2) Shalkhar (3) Chango (4) Nako (5) Maling (6) Maling Dogri (7) Yang Thang (8) Kaa (9) Leo (10) Hango (11) Chuling (12) Hangmat (13) Namgia (14) Khab (15) Tashigang (16) Dubling (17) Dabling (18) Pooh (19) Labrang (Pooh) (20) Shayaso (21) Shunnam (22) Giabung (23) Taling (24) Ropa (25) Rushkulang (26) Nasang (27) Kanam (28) Labrang (29) Spillow (30) Moorang (31) Gramang (32) Thobaring (33) Khopka (34) Shilling (35) Ruwang (36) Thangi (37) Lamber (38) Charang (39) Kunu (40) Lippa (41) Asarang. Distt Lahul &Spiti :- Spiti Subdivision:- (1) Dhankar (2) Shichling (3) Poh (4) Tabo (5) Hurling (6) Lari (7) Gue (8) C.P. Samdo (9) Korik (2) The visit to the above mentioned places is subject to the following conditions:- a) Military installations, field defenses and other security establishments and locations overlooking these will be out of bounds. Photography of these areas will be prohibited. b) All persons moving in the notified area will be required to be in possession of a valid identity card and their movement will be regulated by the civil administration. c) No access on roads leading to Shipkila and Kaurik areas from NH-22 will be permitted. d) Duration of stay in the notified area will be regulated on a case to case basis. (3) A foreign tourist without a PAP can visit the following areas in the State: (i) Kaja (ii) Kaja-Kibbar-Prangla Pass - Baralacha- Keylong- Manali (for trekking) The following authorities have been delegated powers to issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to organized foreign tourist groups after usual checks: - (1) Ministry of Home Affairs (2) Indian Missions abroad (3) Government of Himachal Pradesh. (4) DM/ADM or officer authorized by him at Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti and Kinnaur (5) SDM Shimla, Rampur, Kullu, Keylong, Kaza, Pooh, Kalpa and Bhavnagar. (6) I.T.B.P.who may authorize an officer not below the rank of DSP level. A copy of the permit issued by the ITBP should be sent to DM/SDM concerned. (7) Special Commissioner (Tourism) Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. 64 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(8) Resident Commissioner/Dy. Resident Commissioner, Govt. of HP in Delhi (9) DGP, H.P, Shimla. C) Jammu & Kashmir (1) The part of the State of J&K falling between the `Inner-Line' and the International Border has been declared as a Protected Area. No foreigner can enter or stay in the protected areas of the State without obtaining a permit from the competent authority. However, groups consisting of two or more persons to be accompanied by an authorized representative of a recognized travel agent, with a pre-drawn itinerary, can be allowed to visit the following places on identified tour circuits by the competent authority. The visit to all the places in each sub-division together shall be limited to the requisite minimum period, which should not exceed seven (7) days: (i) Khaltse Sub-Division (Drokapa Area) Khaltse-Dumkhar-SkorduchanHanudo-Biama-Dha. (ii) Nubra Sub-Division (a) Leh- Khardung La-Khalsar-Tirit upto Panamik. (b) Leh-Khardung La-Khalsar upto Hunder. (c) Leh-Sabo-Digar La-Digar Labab-Khungru Gompa-Tangar. (Only for trekking conducted by approved tour operators and accompanied by State Police Personnel) (d) Various parts of Ladakh (Panamik up to Warshi including Yarma Gompa/ Yarma Gonbo Monastery in Nubra Valley) (iii) Nyoma Sub-Division. (a) Leh-Upshi-Chumathang-Mahe-Puga-Tso-Morari Lake/ Korzok. (b) Leh- Upshi-Debring-Puga-Tso-Morari Lake/Korzok. (c) Leh-Karu-Chang La-Durbuk-Lukung- Spankmik (Pangong Lake upto Spankmik) (iv) Spankmik to Man and Merak in the Pangong Lake area and from Mahe to Loma Bend. (v) Chiktan and Batalik areas in Kargil District. The tour circuits are:- (a) Kargil – Khangral – Shaker – Chiktan – Sangak – Leh, and (b) Dah – Garkone – Darchik – Batalik – Silmo – Kargil Town. (vi) Turtuk, Pachatanag and Tyakshi villages in the Turtuk Valley. (2) Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the District Magistrate concerned may issue the Protected Area Permit (PAP) for a maximum period of seven (7) days after requisite security checks in respect of visiting foreign tourists in a group of two or more persons sponsored by a recognized travel agency in India with a pre-drawn itinerary for the places now open for tourism. They should be accompanied by an authorized representative of the recognized travel agent who would act as the escort to the group. (3) It is obligatory on the part of the tourists, tour operators and other agencies concerned with the organized tour to ensure that the tourists travel on the identified tour circuits only. (4) Leh-Manali Road may also be kept open to foreigners during the period between 15th July and 15th October. Tours to be organized by recognized travel agents in India only who 65 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
will ensure that such groups do not split and are 7 confined to the specified mode of conveyance viz. jeep, matador etc. by attaching their representatives to the groups. Note : Prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs is necessary for grant of PAP to a citizen of Myanmar to visit a protected area in J&K. (D) Rajasthan (1) Certain areas near the international border in the State of Rajasthan have been declared as Protected Areas. As such, no foreigner can enter or stay in the protected areas of the State without obtaining a permit from the competent authority. These protected areas generally fall in the belt of 40 km. inside the State of Rajasthan from its international border i.e., Western side of National Highway No.15 running from Sriganganagar to Sanchore via Sriganganagar, Suratgarh, Lurkaransar, Bikaner, Gajner, Kolayat, Phalodi, Khera, Ram Devra, Pokaran, Lathi, Jaisalmer, Sangad, Fatehgarh, Sheo, Bhadewa, Kapoordi, Barmer, Hathitala, Sanwara, Lookhoo, Gandhwa, Dhamuna subject to the following exceptions: - 1. Peripheral areas of cities, towns and villages on the National Highway No.15 through which it passes. The city limits of Suratgarh, Bikaner, Phalodi, Pokaran, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Sanchore. 2. The following villages and areas of tourist interest in the district of Jaisalmer: Amarsagar, Ludrawa, Kuldara, Bada Bagh (Black Bar), Akal, Sam and Unda. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Rajasthan and District Magistrates in respect of the territorial units under their respective jurisdiction in the State of Rajasthan can issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to a foreigner to enter into, or remain within, the protected areas mentioned above. The following areas have been excluded from the PAP regime falling under Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Rajasthan:- I. High Tourism Potential Areas District Barmer (a) Kiradu – 35 kms from Barmer Route:- Barmer – Marudi – Langera – Jasai-Danta – Anta- Hathma (b) Juna Patrasar (Jain Temples) – 33 Kms Route:- Barmer – Marudi Langera – Meethi Beri – Juna Patrasar District Jaisalmer (c) Laxmanon-ki-basti & Turkon-ki-basti (sand dunes): 53 kms from Jaisalmer 8 Route:- Jaisalmer – Amarsagar – Moolsagar – Damodara – Sam - Loonon-ki Basti – Laxmanon ki Basti – Turkon ki Basti (d) Sudasari – 33 kms from Jaisalmer Route:- Jaisalmer – Amarsagar – Moolsagar – Damodara – Sam – Ganga- Sudasari (e) Hadda – Deva – Mohangarh Routes:- (i) Jaisalmer – Jethvai – Hadda – Deva – Kanod – Mohangarh (distance of 95 kms) (ii) Jaislamer – Jethvai – Hadda – Kanod – Mohangarh: distance of 65 Kms. II. Power Project areas in District Barmer Bhadresh - area 3 Kms, radius around the location (Bhadresh): 31 Kms. from Barmer. Route:- Barmer – Bothia – Harsani Phanta – Chuli – Bhadresh (4) For effective use of the areas mentioned under (3) above for tourism purposes (desert safaris, camping sites, desert rallies etc), areas extending 500 meters on either side of 66 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
the roads leading to these places shall remain open. The revenue boundaries of villages in which the identified places of tourism interest fall are also exempted under the PAP regime. (5) The foreign tourists may be permitted to visit the tourism potential areas excluded from the PAP regime only with a pre-drawn itinerary and as a package tour organized by recognized travel agents/tour operators. (6) Government of Rajasthan can issue Protected Area Permit (PAP) in respect of visiting foreign tourists in a group of two or more persons for a maximum period of 30 days for visiting areas mentioned in (3) above. (E) Sikkim (1) While certain areas of Sikkim between the West Bengal-Sikkim Border and the `Inner Line' passing through the State have been declared as Restricted Area, the remaining areas falling between the `Inner Line' and the International Border fall in Protected area. No foreigner can enter or stay in the Restricted or Protected area without obtaining a Restricted / Protected area permit from the competent authority. The places in the protected areas of Sikkim, which have been kept open for tourism only for specified duration , are mentioned below along with the authorities delegated with the powers to grant Protected Area Permit: Tourist Circuit Authorities delegated powers to issue Permit I. Tourist Circuit Routes (A) Gang Tok, Rumtek, Phodong, Pemaytangtse, Khechoperi, Tashiding The following authorities have been delegated powers to issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP) for a maximum period of 30 days initially which can be extended by the State Government for another spell of 30 days: Ministry of Home Affairs, all FRROs, all Indian 9 Missions abroad, Immigration Officers at Airports at New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Chief Secy./ Home Secy.; Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, I.G. of Police, Gang Tok, Asstt. Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, Siliguri; Deputy Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Asstt. R.C., Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Asstt. RC, Govt. of Sikkim, Kolkata, Tourist Officer, Rangpo, D.C., Darjeeling; Dy. Secy./ Under Secy., Home Deptt., Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata and Tourism Information Officer posted at Tourist Information Centre (TIC) at Darjeeling (West Bengal) and Melli (Sikkim). Individual tourists are allowed. 4.1.3 How to obtain ILP PROTECTED AND RESTRICTED AREAS 1. Under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, all areas falling between the ‘Inner line’, as defined in the said order, and the International Border of the State have been declared as Protected Area. 2. Protected Areas are located in the following States:- 67 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
3. Whole of Arunachal Pradesh 4. Parts of Himachal Pradesh 5. Parts of Jammu & Kashmir 6. Whole of Manipur 7. Whole of Mizoram 8. Whole of Nagaland 9. Parts of Rajasthan 10. Whole of Sikkim (partly in Protected Area and partly in Restricted Area) 11. Parts of Uttarakhand As per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 30.12.2010, the entire area of the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland has been excluded from the Protected Area regime notified under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958, initially for a period of one year w.e.f. 1.1.2011, which has been extended from time to time. This relaxation has been extended till 31.12.2022 subject to the following conditions:- Citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals having their origin in these countries would continue to require prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs before their visit to the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. All foreigners visiting these States will register themselves with the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) of the State/District they visit within 24 hours of their arrival. Myanmar nationals visiting the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland are also excluded from the requirement of obtaining a Protected Area Permit till 31.12.2022 subject to the following conditions:- • All such Myanmar nationals shall obtain a visa from the Indian Missions/ Posts abroad or e-Tourist Visa facility which has been made available to the nationals of Myanmar under the existing procedure. • All such Myanmar nationals shall have to compulsorily register themselves with the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) of the State/ District they visit within 24 hours of their arrival. No such registration would be required if the Myanmar nationals are only passing through the State by road with no intention of staying in that particular State. Zongri Ministry of Home Affairs and all issuing authorities of Govt. of Sikkim and its representatives at Kolkata, Siliguri and Rangpo have been delegated powers to issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP) for trekking only ( for 15 days). Individual tourists not allowed. Tsangu (Chhangu Lake in East Sikkim). The following authorities have been delegated powers to issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP): Ministry of Home Affairs, Home Secy., 68 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Govt. of Sikkim, Gang Tok and Secy. (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim. Only day visit allowed. Individuals not allowed. Tourist groups are to travel on the identified tour circuits only. Mangan, Singhik, Tong, Chungthang, Lachung, Yumthang The following authorities have been delegated powers to issue a Protected Area Permit (PAP): Ministry of Home Affairs, Home Secy./ Secy. (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim. Individual Tourists not allowed. Maximum stay 5 days. I. East District (i)Gangtok-Penlong-TinjureRumtek/Martem II. North District (i)Gangtok-ChungthangLachen-Thangu. (ii)Mangan-LingziaShabrung-TalungMonastery-Kisong (except Ministry of Home Affairs, all FRROs, all Indian Missions abroad, Immigration Officers at Airports at New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Chief Secy./ Home Secy.; Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, I.G. of Police, Gang Tok, Asstt. Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, Siliguri; Deputy Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Asstt. R.C., Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Asstt. RC, Govt. of Sikkim, Kolkata, Tourist Officer, Rangpo, D.C., Darjeeling; Dy. Secy./ Under Secy., Home Deptt., Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata, and Tourism Information Officer posted at Tourist Information Centre (TIC) at Darjeeling (West Bengal) & Melli (Sikkim) for 30 days initially which can be extended by the State Government for another spell of 30 days. Only 10 Yabok). (iii)Mangan-LingziaSakyong-Royot Patam (except Gochala)-DzongriYoksum. (iv)Yumthang-PhuniPunichoka-Tarum ChachuChungtnag (v)Dikchu-Phodong LabrangNamptam-Mangan-Maling Singhik- SamartekChungthang. (vi)Lachung-YumthangYume-Samdong. III. South District (i)Sirwani-Temi-DamthangTendong-Namchi (ii)Damthang-TendongDamthong-RabanglaMaenam-YangaangSingchuthang- Sirwani 69 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(iii)Rabangla-MaenamBorong/Polout-Tashiding. (iv)Kewzing-RayongTinkitam-Legship. IV. West District (i)Yoksum-Dzongri (except Gochala) (ii)Yoksum-DzaongriThangsing- Lampokhri (iii)Utterey-Chewa BhajangDhond-Garakhet-OktakDzongri (iv)Hilley-Versay-SingalilaChewabhanjang (except Utterey). (v)Hiley via Sombareyorganized foreign tourist groups are allowed However, individual foreign tourists are allowed in Yoksum, Phodong, mangan, Singhik, all 4 Distt. Hqs. and all sub-Divisions i.e., Namchi, Pakyong, Soreng, Mangan, (except Chungthang), Barapthing, Rongli, Aritar, Rhenaka, Rorathang, Rangpo. Note : Duration of stay in places mentioned under North District will be only for 5 days. 11 Versay-Soreng. (vi)Hilley-Versay-Dentum (except Pilling) (vii)Peilling-SangcholingKhecheperi-Yuksom-DubdiSinon-Tashiding. II. Mountain Biking / white water sports routes (i)Gangtok-Rumtek-SangSirwani-Temi-DamthongRavong-Kewzing- TashidingYoksum-Gyalzing-DentamRinchenpong-Soreng-Jorethang Melli. (ii) Gangtok-PhodongRangrang-Dikchu-MakhaSirwani- and join the Temi. (iii) Gangtok-Rumtek-SangSirwani-Temi- NamchiJorethang-Melli. (iv) Gangtok-Rumtek-SangSirwani-Temi-NamchiNamthang-Rangpo. White water sport routes (i)ChungthangDikchu-Singtam-Melli. (ii)Legship-Jorethang- Melli. Ministry of Home Affairs, all FRROs, all Indian Missions abroad, Immigration Officers at Airports at New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. Chief Secy./ Home Secy.; Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, I.G. of Police, Gangtok, Asstt. Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, Siliguri; Deputy Director (Tourism), Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Asstt. R.C., Govt. of Sikkim, New Delhi; Asstt. RC, Govt. of Sikkim, Kolkata, Tourist Officer, Rangpo, D.C., Darjeeling; Dy. Secy./ Under 70 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Secy., Home Deptt., Govt. of West Bengal and Tourism Information Officer posted at Tourist Information Centre (TIC) at Darjeeling (West Bengal) & Melli (Sikkim). Only organized foreign tourist groups are allowed. However, individual foreign tourists are allowed in some places mentioned in para I (E) above. Period of stay 30 days. This can be extended by the State Government for another spell of 30 days. (2) Duration of the Protected Area Permit for foreigners for Green Lake Trekking has been increased from 5 days to 15 days. (3) Powers have been delegated for issue of PAP to foreigners for Green Lake Trekking to the Home Department of Government of Sikkim in consultation with local army units. Note: Prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs is necessary for the grant of RAP or PAP to a citizen of Myanmar to visit Sikkim. (F) Uttarakhand (1) the part of Uttarakhand falling between the `Inner-Line’ and the International Border has been declared a Protected Area. No foreigner can enter or stay in the protected areas of the State without obtaining a permit from the competent authority. However, foreign tourists in groups consisting of four or more persons, sponsored by a recognized travel agency in India with a pre-drawn itinerary, 12 can be allowed to visit the following places after obtaining a Protected Area Permit (PAP) from the competent authorities. (1) Nanda Devi Sanctuary in Chamoli and Uttar Kashi Districts (2) Niti Ghati (3) Kalinidi Khal (4) Adjoining areas of Milam Glacier The following authorities have been delegated powers to issue a Protected Area Permits (PAP) to organized foreign tourist groups consisting of four or more persons duly sponsored by a recognized travel agency in India with a pre-drawn itinerary after usual checks:- (1) Ministry of Home Affairs Government of Uttarakhand, DM / SDM concerned if the power is re-delegated by the State Govt. 12. Restricted Areas (1) Under the Foreigners (Restricted) Areas Order, 1963, the following areas have been declared as `Restricted Areas':- (i) Andaman & Nicobar Islands- Entire Union Territory. (ii) Sikkim - Part of the State 71 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(2) The areas open for tourism, tour-circuits to be followed by foreign tourists and the authorities delegated with the power to grant special permit are given below. (A) Andaman & Nicobar Islands (1) Foreign tourists can visit the following places after obtaining necessary permits from the competent authority provided the total stay in these places does not exceed forty five (45) days: (i) Municipal Area, Port Blair (ii) Havelock Island (i) Long Island (ii) Neil Island (iii) Mayabunder (iv) Diglipur (v) Rangat (vi) Entire Island of Middle Andaman, excluding Tribal reserve. (vii) All Islands in Mahatma Gandhi marine national Park except Boat, Bobday - twin Islands Tarmugti, Malay, and Pluto (Night halt in these islands subject to special permission of the UT Admn.). (viii) Entire Island of South Andaman, excluding tribal reserve. (ix) Baratang Islands. (xii) North Passage Island. (xiii) Little Andamans Island excluding tribal reserve. (x) Jolly Buoy (xi) South Cinque (xii) Red Skin (xiii) Mount Harriet 13 (xiv) Madhuban (xv) Ross Island (xvi) Narcondum Island (xvii) Interview Island (xviii) Brother Island (xix) Sister Island (xx) Barren Island-restricted to visit on board vessels only with no landing ashore. (2) For places mentioned from (xiv) to (xxiv) only day visit is allowed. Citizens of Myanmar are not allowed to visit Mayabunder and Diglipur without the prior permission of Ministry of Home Affairs. 72 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(3) In order to ensure preservation of natural and marine resources (including marine parks and environment) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands without affecting tourism at large, it should be ensured that the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forest from time to time are strictly adhered to. (4) Ministry of Home Affairs, all Indian Missions and posts abroad, FRROs at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Amritsar, Hyderabad and Bangalore, and the Immigration officer, Port Blair have been delegated the powers to issue a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to a foreign tourist after usual checks. (B) Sikkim (1) The whole State of Sikkim has been declared a Protected Area under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order 1958. However, certain areas of Sikkim falling between the North of the present Sikkim-West Bengal boundary and the `Inner-Line' as specified in Schedule-I to the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 have been declared as Restricted Area with effect from 20.2.90 and brought under the purview of the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963. (2) The places of tourist interest falling in the restricted area of Sikkim are Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodang and Remayangtse. No foreigner can enter or stay in these places without obtaining a permit from the competent authority. (3) While an individual foreign tourist may be allowed by the competent authority to visit the restricted areas of Sikkim such as Gangtok, Rumtek, Phedong, and Pemayangtse for a period of up to fifteen (15) days, only organised foreign tourist groups sponsored by a recognised travel agency in India with a pre-drawn itinerary may be allowed to visit the remaining parts of Sikkim (i.e., beyond the Inner-Lin) for a period of up to fifteen (15) days. Foreigners should travel as far as possible on a National Highway to open areas. (4) The following authorities have been delegated powers to issue a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for a maximum period of fifteen (15) days in Sikkim to a foreign tourist after usual checks:- (i) Ministry of Home Affairs (ii) All Indian Missions abroad. 14 (iii) FRROs at Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Amritsar, Hyderabad and Bangalore. (iv) Immigration Officer at the Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai airports. 73 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(v) Chief Secretary / Home Secretary / Secretary (Tourism) to the Government of Sikkim, Gangtok. (vi) I.G Police, Sikkim, Gangtok. (vii) Assistant Director, Government of Sikkim, Siliguri. (viii) Deputy Director (Tourism), Government of Sikkim, New Delhi. (ix) Resident Commissioner, Government. of Sikkim, New Delhi. (x) Assistant. Resident Commissioner, Government of Sikkim, Kolkata. (xi) Tourist Officer, Rengpo. (xii) Deputy Commissioner, Darjeeling. (xiii) Deputy Secretary / Under Secretary, Home Department, Government of West Bengal, Kolkata. Note: Prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs is necessary for the grant of a RAP /PAP to a citizen of Myanmar for visiting Sikkim. Prohibited Areas No foreigner can visit or reside in any prohibited place, declared as such under the provisions of the Officials Secrets Act, 1923 without the permission of the civil authority having jurisdiction at such place. 4.2 TEMPORARY LANDING PERMIT The Immigration Officer has the right to issue a Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) for a time period of 72 hours by retentions of the passport to any foreign national. A TLP is granted if foreigner does not have a valid visa and the officer is satisfied of the person’s purpose of visit and also the transiting foreigner has an onward journey ticket within 72 hours. The TLP facility is not available to citizens of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Nigeria, or Ethiopia. If a foreigner needs to visit India without a Visa because of an emergency, such as the loss of a family member, TLF is granted if the person can show a valid proof to the FRRO/FRO-cum-District Superintendent of Police. The TLF is valid for 15 days, and if they wish to extend it, they must contact the Ministry of Home Affairs' Foreigners Division in New Delhi. 74 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
4.3 PROTECTED AREA PERMIT (PAP)/RESTRICTED AREA PERMIT (RAP) The areas covered by the Protected Area Permit (PAP)/Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regime. Under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, all areas falling between the ‘Inner Line’, as defined in the said order, and the International Border of the State is declared as a Protected Area. Currently, Protected Areas are located in the following States: (i) Whole of Arunachal Pradesh (ii) Parts of Himachal Pradesh (iii) Parts of Jammu & Kashmir (iv) Parts of Manipur (v) Parts of Mizoram (vi) Whole of Nagaland (vii) Parts of Rajasthan (viii) Whole of Sikkim (partly in Protected Area and partly in Restricted Area) (ix) Parts of Uttarakhand. Foreigners (Restricted) Areas Order, 1963, the following areas are declared as ‘Restricted’ Areas: • Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Entire Union Territory • Part of the State of Sikkim 4.4 THE GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING PROTECTED AREA PERMIT/ RESTRICTED AREA PERMIT Every foreigner who wishes to enter and stay in a Protected or Restricted Area, save a Bhutanese citizen, must first receive a special permit from a Competent Authority. It has been given the authority to provide such a special permit to a foreigner who applies for it. At least eight weeks before the intended visit, the application for a special permit must be submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs for approval. Some regions (as designated by the Government of India from time to time) may be visited by foreign visitors, either in groups, as a couple in the case of a husband and wife, or alone, with the requisite permit from the Government of India. Without the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, citizens of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan and foreign nationals of Pakistani origin shall not be issued a special permit Customs Rules 75 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Import is completely free (import by non-residents, however, is only permitted if they enter India for a stay of not less than 24 hours and not more than 6 months, provided they visit India not more than once a month). It is permissible to carry jewellery with a total worth of INR 50,000 for male tourists and INR 100,000 for female visitors. Nationals and residents of India, as well as those of Indian ancestry who are 10 years of age or older, can import travel mementos. Import duties of 60% will be applied to goods that exceed the maximum allowed amount. 4.5SUMMARY The Inner Line used to separate the tribal-populated hill areas in the North-Eastern parts of India from the Great Indian Plains. Indian citizens from other areas need an Inner Line Permit (ILP), to enter and stay for any period in these areas. As per the Rajya Sabha, the main aim of the ILP system is to prevent any settlement of other Indian citizens within the States where the ILP regime is prevalent. This is done to protect the indigenous/tribal population of that area. The ILP is considered the only mechanism to put control of the influx in the state. Influx is considered dangerous as it could upset the fragile demographic balance of the tribals of Meghalaya. Normally there is no restriction on Indian and foreign nationals for movement within India. But in case of Border States and the two groups of island (Andaman and Lakshadweep), a visitor requires a special permit. This permit is valid for 15 days only. Any foreign national may be issued a Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) for a duration of 72 hours if the Immigration Officer retains the passport. Every foreigner, except a citizen of Bhutan, who wishes to enter and stay in a Protected or Restricted Area must obtain a special permit from a Competent Authority if the foreigner does not have a valid visa and the officer is satisfied with the person's purpose of visit and the transiting foreigner has an onward journey ticket within 72 hours. It has been given the authority to provide such a special permit to a foreigner who applies for it. 76 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
4.6 KEYWORD • Citizenship―Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. Each state determines the conditions under which it will recognize persons as its citizens, and the conditions under which that status will be withdrawn. • Amendment- An amendment is a formal or official change made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document. It is based on the verb to amend, which means to change for better. Amendments can add, remove, or update parts of these agreements. • Influx- an arrival or entry of large numbers of people into a country. • Permit- on arrival- Countries issue entry permits to their visitors in lieu of visas. These entry permits are documents that allow foreigners to enter and stay in the country legally for a certain period of time. • Indigenous inhabitant - “Indigenous” describes any group of people native to a specific region. In other words, it refers to people who lived there before colonists or settlers arrived, defined new borders, and began to occupy the land. 4.7 LEARNING ACTIVITY 1 Which are the states that require permits? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2 What are special permits ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 4.8 UNIT END QUESTIONS A. Descriptive Questions Short Questions 1. Define Inner line Permit? 2. What is CAA? 3. List the states which require permit? 4. What is Temporary Landing Permit? 77 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
5. What is protected area Permit? Long Questions 1. Explain Protected Areas? 2. Explain the significance of ILP? 3. Explain the guidelines for obtaining protected area permit? 4. What is a customs rule? 5. Explain temporary landing permit? B. Multiple Choice Questions 1. ILP refers to. a. Inner Line Permit b. Inter Line Permit c. Inner Line Permission d. Inter Line Permission 2. CAA refers to. a. The Citizenship Amendment Act b. The Citizen Amendment Act c. The Citizens Amendment Act d. The Citizenship Amendment Activity 3. The Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act (BEFR), was established in ____ a. 1872 b. 1873 c. 1880 d. 1882 4. _________ is a restricted area for foreign tourists. a. Tamilnadu b. Kerala c. Andhra d. Mizoram 5. Foreigners must have permission from the Government of India to enter 78 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
a. Areas near the border Tibet b. Areas near Maharashtra c. Goa d. Patna Answers 1-a, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a 4.9REFERENCES Reference books • Bezbarua M.P, Indian Tourism Beyond The Millenium • Burkart&Medlik, Tourism; Past, Present and Future. • Gee, Chuck Y, James C. Makens , Dexter J. L. & Choy, The Travel Industry • Murphy, Peter H, Tourism: A Community Approach Textbooks • Bhatia A.K., Basics of Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Pvt Delhi, 2010 • Bhatia A.K., The Business of Tourism: Concepts and Strategies, Sterling Publishers Pvt Delhi, 2010 • Inskeep Edward, Tourism Planning: An Integrated and Sustainable Development, John Wiley & Sons Inc Publications, New York. • Kumar MisraSuddhendu Narayan and SadualSapan, Basics of Tourism Management, Excel Books. • Nath Dhar Prem, Development of Tourism and Travel Industry: An Indian Perspective, Kanishka Publications, New Delhi. • Prasad VV Vara, Travel & Tourism Management, Sundari VBT Publications. • Sinha R.K., Tourism Strategies, Planning and Development, Common Wealth Publishers • Peter Tarlow, Tourism Security: Strategies for Effective Managing Travel Risk and Safety. Websites • https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document- news/1580226297.htm 79 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
• https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ • https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/documentation- requirements/international.html • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you- go/travelers-checklist.html 80 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
UNIT - 5: CUSTOMS REGULATIONS STRUCTURE 5.0 Learning Objectives 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Customs Act and Regulations 5.2 Travel Baggage Rules 5.2.1 Green Channel & Red Channel 5.3 Check -in Baggage 5.4 Checked Baggage 5.5 Cabin Baggage 5.6 Dangerous Goods 5.7 Currency 5.8 Additional information on regulations 5.9 Conclusion 5.10 Summary 5.11 Keywords 5.12 Learning Activity 5.13 Unit End Questions 5.14 References 5.0LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this unit, you will be able to: Understand The customs rules and regulations Describe about thebaggage rules Regulations for Export and Import dangerous goods Explain what cabin baggage is 5.1INTRODUCTION Custom Rules are used to automate status updates to events in a ticket's, inspections, or work order's lifecycle. Customs Regulations Import is completely free (import by non-residents, however, is only permitted if they enter India for a stay of not less than 24 hours and not more than 6 months, provided they visit India not more than once a month). It is permissible 81 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
to carry jewellery with a total worth of INR 50,000 for male tourists and INR 100,000 for female visitors. Nationals and residents of India, as well as those of Indian ancestry who are 10 years of age or older, can import travel mementos. Import duties of 6 percent will be applied to goods that exceed the maximum allowed amount. 5.1.1CUSTOM ACT& Regulations Figure 5.1 Customs Act 1962 Chapter I - Preliminary Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement. - (1) This Act may be called the Customs Act, 1962. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1[and, save as otherwise provided in this Act, it applies also to any offence or contravention thereunder committed outside India by any person.] (3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. Section 2. Definitions. - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, 82 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
3[(1) \"adjudicating authority\" means any authority competent to pass any order or decision under this Act, but does not include the 4[Board, Commissioner (Appeals)] or Appellate Tribunal;] 3[(1A) \"aircraft\" has the same meaning as in the Aircraft Act, 1934 (22 of 1934);] 3[(1B) \"Appellate Tribunal\" means the Customs, Excise and 5[Service Tax] Appellate Tribunal constituted under section 129;] 6[(2) “assessment” means determination of the dutiability of any goods and the amount of duty, tax, cess or any other sum so payable, if any, under this Act or under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act) or under any other law for the time being in force, with reference to- (a) the tariff classification of such goods as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Tariff Act; (b) the value of such goods as determined in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Customs Tariff Act; (c) exemption or concession of duty, tax, cess or any other sum, consequent upon any notification issued therefor under this Act or under the Customs Tariff Act or under any other law for the time being in force; (d) the quantity, weight, volume, measurement or other specifics where such duty, tax, cess or any other sum is leviable on the basis of the quantity, weight, volume, measurement or other specifics of such goods; (e) the origin of such goods determined in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Tariff Act or the rules made thereunder, if the amount of duty, tax, cess or any other sum is affected by the origin of such goods; (f) any other specific factor which affects the duty, tax, cess or any other sum payable on such goods, and includes provisional assessment, self-assessment, re-assessment and any assessment in which the duty assessed is nil; (3) \"baggage\" includes unaccompanied baggage but does not include motor vehicles; 7[(3A) “beneficial owner” means any person on whose behalf the goods are being imported or exported or who exercises effective control over the goods being imported or exported;] (4) \"bill of entry\" means a bill of entry referred to in section 46; (5) \"bill of export\" means a bill of export referred to in section 50; (6) \"Board\" means the 8[9[Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs]constituted under the Central Boards of Revenue Act, 1963 (54 of 1963)]; (7) \"coastal goods\" means goods, other than imported goods, transported in a vessel from one port in India to another; 83 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
10[(7A) \"Commissioner (Appeals)\" means a person appointed to be a Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) under sub-section (1) of section 4;] 31(7B) “common portal” means the Common Customs Electronic Portal referred to in section 154C; 11 [(8) 12[Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs], except for the purposes of Chapter XV, includes an Additional Commissioner of Customs;] (9) \"conveyance\" includes a vessel, an aircraft and a vehicle; (10) \"customs airport\" means any airport appointed under clause (a) of section 7 to be a customs airport 13[and includes a place appointed under clause (aa) of that section to be an air freight station]; (11) \"customs area\" means the area of a customs station 14[or a warehouse] and includes any area in which imported goods or export goods are ordinarily kept before clearance by Customs Authorities; (12) \"customs port\" means any port appointed under clause (a) of section 7 to be a customs port 15[, and includes a place appointed under clause (aa) of that section to be an inland container depot]; (13) \"customs station\" means any customs port, 16[customs airport, international courier terminal, foreign post office] or land customs station; (14) \"dutiable goods\" means any goods which are chargeable to duty and on which duty has not been paid; (15) \"duty\" means a duty of customs leviable under this Act; (16) \"entry\" in relation to goods means an entry made in a bill of entry, shipping bill or bill of export and includes 17[* * *] the entry made under the regulations made under section 84; (17) \"examination\", in relation to any goods, includes measurement and weighment thereof; (18) \"export\", with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, means taking out of India to a place outside India; (19) \"export goods\" means any goods which are to be taken out of India to a place outside India; (20) \"exporter\", in relation to any goods at any time between their entry for export and the time when they are exported, includes 18[any owner, beneficial owner] or any person holding himself out to be the exporter; 84 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Figure 5.2 Customs port 19[(20A) “foreign post office” means any post office appointed under clause (e) of sub- section (1) of section 7 to be a foreign post office;] (21) \"foreign-going vessel or aircraft\" means any vessel or aircraft for the time being engaged in the carriage of goods or passengers between any port or airport in India and any port or airport outside India, whether touching any intermediate port or airport in India or not, and includes – (i) any naval vessel of a foreign Government taking part in any naval exercises; (ii) any vessel engaged in fishing or any other operations outside the territorial waters of India; (iii) any vessel or aircraft proceeding to a place outside India for any purpose whatsoever; 20[(21A) \"Fund\" means the Consumer Welfare Fund established under section 12C of the Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944 (1 of 1944);] (22) \"goods\" includes - (a) vessels, aircrafts and vehicles; (b) stores; (c) baggage; (d) currency and negotiable instruments; and (e) any other kind of movable property; 85 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(23) \"import\", with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, means bringing into India from a place outside India; (24) 21[\"arrival manifest or import manifest\"] or \"import report\" means the manifest or report required to be delivered under section 30; (25) \"imported goods\" means any goods brought into India from a place outside India but does not include goods which have been cleared for home consumption; (26) \"importer\", in relation to any goods at any time between their importation and the time when they are cleared for home consumption, includes 22[any owner, beneficial owner] or any person holding himself out to be the importer; (27) \"India\" includes the territorial waters of India; (28) \"Indian Customs Waters\" means the 23[waters extending into the sea up to the limit of 24[Exclusive Economic Zone under section 7] of the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zones Act, 1976, (80 of 1976)] and includes any bay, gulf, harbour, creek or tidal river; 25[(28A) “international courier terminal” means any place appointed under clause (f) of sub- section (1) of section 7 to be an international courier terminal;] Figure 5.3 Customs Station (29) \"land customs station\" means any place appointed under clause (b) of section 7 to be a land customs station; (30) \"market price\", in relation to any goods, means the wholesale price of the goods in the ordinary course of trade in India; 26[(30A) \"National Tax Tribunal\" means the National Tax Tribunal established under section 3 of the National Tax Tribunal Act, 2005 (49 0f 2005);] 86 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
27[(30AA) “notification” means notification published in the Official Gazette and the expression “notify” with its cognate meaning and grammatical variation shall be construed accordingly;] 25[(30B) “passenger name record information” means the records prepared by an operator of any aircraft or vessel or vehicle or his authorised agent for each journey booked by or on behalf of any passenger;] (31) \"person-in-charge\" means, - (a) in relation to a vessel, the master of the vessel; (b) in relation to an aircraft, the commander or pilot-in-charge of the aircraft; (c) in relation to a railway train, the conductor, guard or other person having the chief direction of the train; (d) in relation to any other conveyance, the driver or other person-in-charge of the conveyance; Figure 5.4 Customs Station (32) \"prescribed\" means prescribed by regulations made under this Act; (33) \"prohibited goods\" means any goods the import or export of which is subject to any prohibition under this Act or any other law for the time being in force but does not include any such goods in respect of which the conditions subject to which the goods are permitted to be imported or exported have been complied with; 87 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(34) \"proper officer\", in relation to any functions to be performed under this Act, means the officer of customs who is assigned those functions by the Board or the 12[Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs]; (35) \"regulations\" means the regulations made by the Board under any provision of this Act; (36) \"rules\" means the rules made by the Central Government under any provision of this Act; (37) \"shipping bill\" means a shipping bill referred to in section 50; (38) \"stores\" means goods for use in a vessel or aircraft and includes fuel and spare parts and other articles of equipment, whether or not for immediate fitting; Figure 5.5 Customs in Ships (39) \"smuggling\", in relation to any goods, means any act or omission which will render such goods liable to confiscation under section 111 or section 113; (40) \"tariff value\", in relation to any goods, means the tariff value fixed in respect thereof under sub-section (2) of section 14; (41) \"value\", in relation to any goods, means the value thereof determined in accordance with the provisions of 28[sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of Section 14]; (42) \"vehicle\" means conveyance of any kind used on land and includes a railway vehicle; 29[(43) \"warehouse\" means a public warehouse licensed under section 57 or a private warehouse licensed under section 58 or a special warehouse licensed under section 58A;] 88 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(44) \"Warehoused goods\" means goods deposited in a warehouse; Figure 5.6 Ships with cargo 1. Inserted by Finance Act, 2018 (13 of 2018), section 57 (w.e.f. 29-03-2018) 2. Came into force on 1-2-1963, vide G.S.R. 155, dated 23rd January 1963, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3(i) dated 23rd January 1963 3. Substituted by Act 44 of 1980, section 50 and Fifth Schedule, Part I-1(a), for clause (1) (w.e.f. 11-10-1982) 4. Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 51(i), for “Collector (Appeals)” (w.e.f. 11-10-1982) 5. Substituted by Act 32 of 2003, section 104, for “Gold (Control)” (w.e.f. 14-5-2003) 6. Substituted by Act 13 of 2018, section 58 (i), for clause (2) (w.e.f. 29.03.2018). Clause (2) before substitution, stood as under: ‘(2) \"assessment\" includes provisional assessment, self-assessment, re-assessment and any assessment in which the duty assessed is nil;’ Earlier to substitution by Act 8 of 2011, section 36, (w.e.f. 8-4-2011), clause (2) read: ‘(2)b “assessment” includes provisional assessment , reassessment and any order of assessment in which the duty assessed is nil;’ 7. Inserted by the Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89 (w.e.f. 31.03.2017) 89 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
8. Substituted by Act 54 of 1963, section 5, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-1-1964) 9. Substituted by Act 13 of 2018, section 58 (ii), (w.e.f. 29.03.2018) for “Central Board of Excise and Customs” 10. Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 51(ii), for clause (7A)(w.e.f. 26-5-1995). Earlier clause 7(A) was inserted by Act 44 of 1980, section 50 and Fifth Schedule, Part I-1(b) (w.e.f. 11-10-1982) 11. Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 51(ii), for clause (8) (w.e.f. 26-5-1995). Earlier clause (8) was substituted by Act 18 0f 1992, section 109(1) (w.e.f.14-5-1992) 12. Substituted by Act 25 of 2014, section 78, for “Commissioner of Customs” (w.e.f. 6-8- 2014). Earlier the words “Commissioner of Customs” were substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 50, for the words “Collector of Customs” (w.e.f.26-5-1995) 13. Inserted by Act 23 of 2012, section 120 (w.e.f. 28-5-2012) 14. Inserted by Act 18 of 2017, section 2 (w.e.f. 4-05-17) 15. Inserted by Act 11 of 1983, section 46 (w.e.f. 13-5-1983) 16. Substituted by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89 for the words “customs airport” (w.e.f. 31-03-2017) 17. Omitted “in the case of goods imported or to be exported by post, the entry referred to in section 82 or” by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89 (w.e.f. 31-03-2017) 18. Substituted by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89, for the words “any owner” (w.e.f. 31-03-2017) 19. Inserted by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89, (w.e.f. 31-03-2017) 20. Inserted by Act 40 of 1991, section 9 (w.e.f. 20-9-1991) 21. Substituted by Finance Act, 2018 (13 of 2018), section 56, for the words “import manifest” (w.e.f. 29- 03-2018) 22. Substituted by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89, for the words “any owner” (w.e.f. 31-03-2017) 23. Substituted by Act 25 of 1978, section 2, for certain words (w.e.f. 1-7-1978) 24. Substituted by section 58(iii) (w.e.f.29.03.2018), by Finance Act, 2018 (13 of 2018), for “contiguous zone of India under section 5” 25. Inserted by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 89, (w.e.f. 31.03.2017) 26. Inserted by Finance Act, 2018 (13 of 2018), section 58(iv) (w.e.f. 29- 03-2018) 27. Inserted by Act 49 of 2005, section 30 and Schedule, Part VI-1 (w.e.f. 28-12-2005) 90 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
28. Substituted by Act 22 of 2007, section 94 , for “sub-section (1) of section 14” (w.e.f. 1- 7-1978) 29. Substituted by Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016), section 116(i) for ‘(43) “warehouse” means a public warehouse appointed under section 57 or a private warehouse licensed under section 58’(w.e.f. 14-05-2016) 30. Omitted by Finance Act, 2016, section 116 (ii). Clause 45 before omission stood as under; ‘(45) “warehousing station” means a place declared as a warehousing station under section 9.’ 31. Inserted (w.e.f. 28-03-2021) s. 89 of Finance Act 2021 (13 of 2021) Chapter II - Officers of Customs 91 1[Section 3. Classes of officers of customs. - There shall be the following classes of officers of customs, namely:- 2[(a) Principal Chief Commissioners of Customs; (b) Chief Commissioners of Customs; (c) Principal Commissioners of Customs; (d) Commissioners of Customs; (e) Commissioners of Customs (Appeals); (f) Joint Commissioners of Customs; (g) Deputy Commissioners of Customs; (h) Assistant Commissioner of Customs; CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(i) such other class of officers of customs as may be appointed for the purposes of this Act.] 3[Section 4. Appointment of officers of customs. - (1) The 4[Board] may appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be officers of customs. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), 5[Board may authorize a 6[Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs or Chief Commissioner of Customs or a Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] or a 7[Joint or Assistant or Deputy Commissioner of Customs] to appoint officers of customs below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Customs.] Section 5. Powers of officers of customs. - (1) Subject to such conditions and limitations as the Board may impose, an officer of customs may exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on him under this Act. (2) An officer of customs may exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed under this Act on any other officer of customs who is subordinate to him. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, 8[a 9[Commissioner (Appeals)]] shall not exercise the powers and discharge the duties conferred or imposed on an officer of customs other than those specified in 10[Chapter XV, section 108 and subsection (1D) of section 110]. Section 6. Entrustment of functions of Board and customs officers on certain other officers.- The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to any officer of the Central or the State Government or a local authority any functions of the Board or any officer of customs under this Act. 1. Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 52, for section 3(w.e.f. 26-5-1995). Earlier section 3 was amended by Act 29 of 1988, section 2(w.e.f. 1-7-1998) and by Act 44 of 1980, section 50 and Fifth Schedule, Part I-2(w.e.f.11-10-1992). 2. Substituted by Act 25 of 2014, section 79, for clauses (a), (b, (c), (cc), (d), (e) and (f)(w.e.f. 6-8-2014). Earlier clause (cc) was inserted by Act 27 of 1999, section 101(w.e.f. 11- 05-1999) and clause (e) was amended by Act 8 of 2011, section 37(w.e.f. 08-04-2011). Clauses (a), (b), (c), (cc), (d), (e), and (f) before substitution by Act 25 of 2014, stood as under: (a) Chief Commissioners of Customs; (b) Commissioners of Customs; (c) Commissioners of Customs (Appeals); (cc) Joint Commissioners of Customs; 92 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(d) Deputy Commissioners of Customs; (e) Assistant Commissioner of Customs; and (f) such other class of officers of customs as may be appointed for the purposes of this Act.” 3. Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 52, for section 4(w.e.f. 26-5-1995) 4. Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, section 117(i), for “Central Government” (w.e.f. 11-5- 2002) 5. Substituted by Act 20 of 2002, section 117(ii), for “Central Government may authorise the Board” (w.e.f. 11-5-2002) 6. Substituted by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2014 (25 of 2014), section 78, for the words “Chief Commissioner of Customs” and “Commissioner of Customs” (w.e.f. 06.08.2014) 7. Substituted by Act 27 of 1999, section 100, for “Deputy or Assistant Commissioner of Customs”(w.e.f. 11-5-1999) 8. Substituted by Act 44 of 1980, section 50, Fifth Schedule, part-I-3, for “an Appellate Collector of Customs”(w.e.f. 11-10-1982) 9. Substituted by Act 22 of 1995, section 50, for “Collector (Appeals)”(w.e.f. 26-5-1995) 10. Substituted (w.e.f. 28-03-2021) s. 90 of Finance Act 2021 (13 of 2021) Chapter III - P1P[Appointment of Customs ports, airports, etc.] 93 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
Section 7. Appointment of customs ports, airports, etc.- P2[(1)] The P3P[Board] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint - (a) the ports and airports which alone shall be customs ports or customs airports for the unloading of imported goods and the loading of export goods or any class of such goods; P4P[(aa) the places which alone shall be inland P5P[container depots or air freight stations] for the unloading of imported goods and the loading of export goods or any class of such goods;] (b) the places which alone shall be land customs stations for the clearance of goods imported or to be exported by land or inland water or any class of such goods; (c) the routes by which alone goods or any class of goods specified in the notification may pass by land or inland water into or out of India, or to or from any land customs station from or to any land frontier; (d) the ports which alone shall be coastal ports for the carrying on of trade in coastal goods or any class of such goods with all or any specified ports in India. P6P[(e) the post offices which alone shall be foreign post offices for the clearance of imported goods or export goods or any class of such goods; (f) the places which alone shall be international courier terminals for the clearance of imported goods or export goods or any class of such goods.] 94 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
P7P [(2) Every notification issued under this section and in force immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2003 shall, on such commencement, be deemed to have been issued under the provisions of this section as amended by section 105 of the Finance Act, 2003 and shall continue to have the same force and effect after such commencement until it is amended, rescinded or superseded under the provisions of this section.] Section 8. Power to approve landing places and specify limits of customs area. - The P8P[Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] may, - (a) approve proper places in any customs port or customs airport or coastal port for the unloading and loading of goods or for any class of goods; (b) specify the limits of any customs area. P9P[Section 9. ****] Section 10. Appointment of boarding stations. - The P8P[Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs] may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, in or near any customs port, a boarding station for the purpose of boarding of, or disembarkation from, vessels by officers of customs. 1. Substituted by Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016), section 117, for Appointment of Customs Ports, Airports, Warehousing stations, etc.(w.e.f. 14.05.2016). 95 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
2. Section 7 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 32 of 2003, section 105(w.e.f.14-5-2003). 3. Substituted by Act 32 of 2003, section 105(a) for Central Government (w.e.f. 14-5- 2003). 4. Inserted by Act 11 of 1983, section 47(w.e.f.13-5-1983). 5. Substituted by Finance Act, 2012 (23 of 2012), section 121, for container depots ( (w.e.f. 28.05.2012). 6. Inserted by Finance Act, 2017 (7 of 2017), section 90 (w.e.f. 31.03.2017). 7. Inserted by Act 32 of 2003, section 105 (b) (w.e.f. 14-5-2003). 8. Substituted by Finance (No. 2) Act, 2014 (25 of 2014), section 78 for the words Commissioner of Customs by (w.e.f. 06.08.2014). 9. Section 9 omitted by Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016), section118, (w.e.f. 14.05.2016). Before omission, section 9 stood as under: 10. Power to declare places to be warehousing stations. The Board may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare places to be warehousing stations at which alone public warehouses may be appointed and private warehouses may be licensed. Chapter IV - Prohibitions on importation and exportation of goods Section 11. Power to prohibit importation or exportation of goods.- 96 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(1) If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary so to do for any of the purposes specified in sub-section (2), it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, prohibit either absolutely or subject to such conditions (to be fulfilled before or after clearance) as may be specified in the notification, the import or export of goods of any specified description. (2) The purposes referred to in sub-section (1) are the following:- (a) The maintenance of the security of India; (b) The maintenance of public order and standards of decency or morality; (c) The prevention of smuggling; (d) The prevention of shortage of goods of any description; (e) The conservation of foreign exchange and the safeguarding of balance of payments; (f) The prevention of injury to the economy of the country by the uncontrolled import or export of 2[gold or silver or any other goods]; (g) The prevention of surplus of any agricultural product or the product of fisheries; (h) The maintenance of standards for the classification, grading or marketing of goods in international trade; 97 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
(i) The establishment of any industry; (j) The prevention of serious injury to domestic production of goods of any description; (k) The protection of human, animal or plant life or health; (l) The protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value; (m) The conservation of exhaustible natural resources; (n) The protection of patents, trademarks 1[, copyrights, designs and geographical indications]; (o) The prevention of deceptive practices; (p) The carrying on of foreign trade in any goods by the State, or by a Corporation owned or controlled by the State to the exclusion, complete or partial, of citizens of India; (q) The fulfilment of obligations under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security; (r) The implementation of any treaty, agreement or convention with any country; (s) The compliance of imported goods with any laws which are applicable to similar goods produced or manufactured in India; (t) the prevention of dissemination of documents containing any matter which is likely to prejudicially affect friendly relations with any foreign State or is derogatory to national prestige; (u) The prevention of the contravention of any law for the time being in force; and (v) Any other purpose conducive to the interests of the general public. THE CUSTOMS ACT, 1962 98 CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY SECTIONS 1. Short title, extent and commencement. 2. Definitions. CHAPTER II OFFICERS OF CUSTOMS 3. Classes of officers of customs. 4. Appointment of officers of customs. 5. Powers of officers of customs. 6. Entrustment of functions of Board and customs officers on certain other officers. CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
CHAPTER III APPOINTMENT OF CUSTOMS PORTS, AIRPORTS, ETC. 7. Appointment of customs ports, airports, etc. 8. Power to approve landing places and specify limits of customs area. 9. [Omitted.] 10. Appointment of boarding stations. CHAPTER IV PROHIBITIONS ON IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF GOODS 11. Power to prohibit importation or exportation of goods. CHAPTER IVA DETECTION OF ILLEGALLY IMPORTED GOODS AND PREVENTION OF THE DISPOSAL THEREOF 11A. Definitions. 11B. Power of Central Government to notify goods. 11C. Persons possessing notified goods to intimate the place of storage, etc. 11D. Precautions to be taken by persons acquiring notified goods. 11E. Persons possessing notified goods to maintain accounts. 11F. Sale, etc., of notified goods to be evidenced by vouchers. 11G. Sections 11C, 11E and 11F not to apply to goods in personal use. Subject to verification and confirmation by the administrative ministry CHAPTER IVB PREVENTION OR DETECTION OF ILLEGAL EXPORT OF GOODS SECTIONS 11H. Definitions. 11-I. Power of Central Government to specify goods. 11J. Persons possessing specified goods to intimate the place of storage, etc. 11K. Transport of specified goods to be covered by vouchers. 11L. Persons possessing specified goods to maintain accounts. 11M. Steps to be taken by persons selling or transferring any specified goods. CHAPTER IVC POWER TO EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS IVA AND IVB 11N. Power to exempt CHAPTER V LEVY OF, AND EXEMPTION FROM, CUSTOMS DUTIES 12. Dutiable goods. 99 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
13. Duty on pilfered goods. 14. Valuation of goods. 15. Date for determination of rate of duty and tariff valuation of imported goods. 16. Date for determination of rate of duty and tariff valuation of export goods. 17. Assessment of duty. 18. Provisional assessment of duty. 19. Determination of duty where goods consist of articles liable to different rates of duty. 20. Re-importation of goods. 21. Goods derelict, wreck, etc. 22. Abatement of duty on damaged or deteriorated goods. 23. Remission of duty on lost, destroyed or abandoned goods. 24. Power to make rules for denaturing or mutilation of goods. 25. Power to grant exemption from duty. 25A. inward processing of goods. 25B. outward processing of goods. 26. Refund of export duty in certain cases. 26A. Refund of import duty in certain cases. 27. Claim for refund of duty. 27A. Interest on delayed refunds. 28. Recovery of duties not levied or not paid or short-levied or short-paid or erroneously refunded. 28A. Power not to recover duties not levied or short-levied as a result of general practice. 28AA. Interest on delayed payment of duty. 28AAA. Recovery of duties in certain cases. 28B. Duties collected from the buyer to be deposited with the Central Government. 28BA. Provisional attachment to protect revenue in certain cases. CHAPTER VA INDICATING AMOUNT OF DUTY IN THE PRICE OF GOODS, ETC., FOR PURPOSE OF REFUND SECTIONS 28C. Price of goods to indicate the amount of duty paid thereon. 28D. Presumption that incidence of duty has been passed on to the buyer. CHAPTER VB ADVANCE RULINGS 100 CU IDOL SELF LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)
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