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of Rs.29408.68 lakhs was augmented to
Rs.30208.68 lakhs by obtaining supplementary
grant of Rs.800.00 lakhs. However, there was a
saving of Rs.1266.12 lakhs (including
supplementary grant) - due to non-finalisation of
some of the reward cases, proposal for hiring
building, less expenses on repair of marine boats,
less claims for medical reimbursement and
economy measures.
(III) Under Major Head “2038” - “Collection
Charges - Commissionerates (including field
offices)” - the original provision of Rs.92901.70
lakhs was augmented to Rs.97771.70 lakhs by
obtaining supplementary grant of Rs.4870.00 lakhs
which, however, remained unutilised to the extent
of Rs.2287.83 lakhs - due to non-filling up of
vacant posts, less claims for medical
reimbursement, tours undertaken by officers and
non-finalisation of revision of rent in respect of
hired buildings.
(IV) Under Major Head “2038” - “Direction
and Administration” - savings occurred under the
following heads:-
(A) “Inspection” – saving of Rs.5341.46 lakhs
(against the sanctioned provision of Rs.13743.90
lakhs) was due to delay in completion of process
to implement the consolidation of computerisation
project after approval by Cabinet Committee on
Economic Affairs.
(B) “National Academy of Customs, Excise and
Narcotics” – saving of Rs.301.40 lakhs (against
the sanctioned provision of Rs.1497.10 lakhs) was
due to delay in completion of process for setting
up of centre of excellence and purchase of various
items for enhancing organisational efficiency as
part of 1%, incremental revenue earning during
previous year.
(C) “Directorate of Publicity and Public
Relations (Customs and Central Excise)” - saving
of Rs.1804.00 lakhs (against the sanctioned
provision of Rs.2641.00 lakhs) was due to less
engagement of contingent staff and revision in
advertisement strategy to focus on specific gaps
and needs.