JNPT Customs Public Notice No 51/2021 dated 27.5.2021 regarding Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016 to fast track approvals for imported cylinders
Public Notice No 51/2021
In view of the COVID pandemic, as per Press Release dated 15th May, 2021 vide Release ID: 1718815 by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the above-mentioned subject, it is stated that, by way of an exemption, PESO (Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization) shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturer’s production facilities before grant of required approval for import of cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen. Now, PESO shall grant such approvals online without any delay on submission of manufacturer’s particulars; ISO certificate of manufacturer; List of Cylinders their specifications, drawings & batch number; Hydro test certificate and Third-Party inspection Certificate. Every foreign manufacturer/importer who wants to import oxygen cylinders is required to apply for import permission through PESO online system.
As per the above attached public notice The officers of Nhava Sheva Customs (JNCH) are sensitized about the above and they are directed to give necessary clearances without PESO approvals for such items received at the ports/ airports for COVID relief works.
