The current 168 hours (i.e. 7 days) of free time for movement of goods out of octroi limits is now enhanced to 6 months.
The issue of Less Charge demands, against some of our members, was taken up with the octroi officials, resulting in amicable solutions.
Constant interaction with Octroi authorities to minimise / eliminate hurdles and facilitate smooth passage of tankers has been made possible.
Removal of Bank Guarantee for Import of Edible Oils, with AILBIEA's undertaking, exclusively for all our members.
Customs
Constant interaction with Custom authorities has been made possible, at JNPT and Mumbai, to discuss issues on procedures and EDI systems, for Liquid Bulk Consignments.
Simplifying Bonding Procedures
Introduction of Discharge Permission, in lieu of documents at Pirpau jetty, for all Imports
Introduction of Discharge Permission, in lieu of documents at Mumbai's commercial docks, for Clearance in Tank Lorries for bonded consignments
Systematizing Joint Bonding and other related procedures
Representing various issues on Edible Oil imports and imports of other Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Alcohols
Port
Regularizing of stream discharge issues, vis-a-vis Barges.
Regular meetings and interactions with Port officials, discussing issues relating to Liquid Bulk Imports
Follow-up with Port for Third Liquid Chemical Jetty at Pirpau
Regular follow-up with TAMP for issues related to Port Tariffs
Taking-up of security issues, with regards to movement of tankers inside the Port
State Government
Made a forceful representation to the Hon'ble Finance Minister of Maharashtra Shri Jayant Patil, raising and highlighting issues relating to Stamp Duty, APMC Cess, Encroachments on P.D'Mello Road etc.
Persisting with Government on issues relating to Stamp Duty and APMC Cess
Met with a fair degree of success in clearing of major impediments and illegal hutments on P.D'Mello Road
Police
Representing complaints of members with Jt. Commissioner of Police, Crime
