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Post by boomboom » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:53 pm

can someone post the "notification" that clearly states .177 calibre air rifles are restricted. Customs seem to read rules the way they wish to. I'll be paying 4 times the guns worth, if, I finally get it out one day.
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Re: Import of Air Guns banned in India...!!

Post by nazeef.kidwai » Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:45 pm

boomboom wrote:can someone post the "notification" that clearly states .177 calibre air rifles are restricted. Customs seem to read rules the way they wish to. I'll be paying 4 times the guns worth, if, I finally get it out one day.

Hi,

Pls find attached,the two documents:
1. DGFT Notification No. 12/2005 dated 04/07/2005 (for details on Import Exemption).
2. Notification No. 21/2008 – Customs dated 01/03/2008,Serial No. 582 (for details on Exemption of Import Duty).
DGFT Notification No. 122005 dated 04072005 (for details on Import Exemption).pdf
Exemption on Import Duty.jpg
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Post by nazeef.kidwai » Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:23 am

Important Update:
Air Rifle Licence case comes up for hearing in Supreme Court Today...

Hope everything falls in the right track...
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Post by boomboom » Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:04 pm

Nazeef Thanks !

I have already shown that note to "customs" and they wont release it. Get permission from the concerned authorities - who are the concerned authorities. The Police refuse to comment or even look into the matter. They say there's a new government notification about to come out ?? Must I find a good lawyer and go to court .. and the cost of the air gun becomes so expensive that I abandon it ... exhausted dealing with customs. There's some court case going on and after the results come out "we" will all know where we stand.

If anyone hears any further news - please let us know.

Regards to All !
nazeef.kidwai wrote:
boomboom wrote:can someone post the "notification" that clearly states .177 calibre air rifles are restricted. Customs seem to read rules the way they wish to. I'll be paying 4 times the guns worth, if, I finally get it out one day.

Hi,

Pls find attached,the two documents:
1. DGFT Notification No. 12/2005 dated 04/07/2005 (for details on Import Exemption).
2. Notification No. 21/2008 – Customs dated 01/03/2008,Serial No. 582 (for details on Exemption of Import Duty).
DGFT Notification No. 122005 dated 04072005 (for details on Import Exemption).pdf
Exemption on Import Duty.jpg
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Post by boomboom » Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:09 pm

Dear God ! please help the small .177 air rifle amateur enthusiasts.
Nazeef please let us know and if possible post the judgement. Many thanks once again :)
nazeef.kidwai wrote:Important Update:
Air Rifle Licence case comes up for hearing in Supreme Court Today...

Hope everything falls in the right track...
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Post by goodboy_mentor » Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:41 pm

Is the next hearing today or 04/01/2012? If the Supreme Court website is referred then the next date of listing is given as 04/01/2012. There are three petitioners and all the three cases are connected together and given a common date. May refer this http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... 02#p153802
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Post by nazeef.kidwai » Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:01 pm

goodboy_mentor wrote:Is the next hearing today or 04/01/2012? If the Supreme Court website is referred then the next date of listing is given as 04/01/2012. There are three petitioners and all the three cases are connected together and given a common date. May refer this http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... 02#p153802
You are right, it is a bit confusing... 3 different cases are linked to each other where the Respondent is the same 'People for Animals'...
PC 19693-19695/2011 (NRAI Vs. People for Animals)
PC 20773-20775/2011 (Union of India Vs. People for Animals)
PC 19880-19882/2011 (M/s AIRGUN,RIFL.PIST.& PELLET MF.ASN Vs. People for Animals)

Whereby, the date of hearing of the third Case is Today...
It is even being highlighted on Indianshooting.com's homepage...
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Post by nazeef.kidwai » Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:02 pm

Just got an update:

The hearing has been ajdourned... next date 2nd January 2012...
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Post by nazeef.kidwai » Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:56 pm

Just got a call from Dushyant (FedEx), he suggested that since the shipments are getting cleared through the cargo mode, he can shift the package there and I need to appoint a clearing agent who can get it cleared from the customs...
Now does anyone know of any such clearing agency which can do the needful...?
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Post by riahmoso » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:03 pm

This is the starting of new problems if your shipment is transfer in cargo mode you have to show your recently travelling aboard documents to release the shipment and beside this anther so and so charges and custom duty and extras
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Post by nazeef.kidwai » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:24 am

riahmoso wrote:This is the starting of new problems if your shipment is transfer in cargo mode you have to show your recently travelling aboard documents to release the shipment and beside this anther so and so charges and custom duty and extras
Hi, as it is... we are already in deep 'problem'... now, as to what i beleive, it all comes down to the way you deal with the Cargo personnel and the amount you pay to get your package released... just need to make sure that we don't end up paying unreasonable amount... that's the call one needs to make...
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Post by boomboom » Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:39 pm

Mumbai imports stopped ! The Dy Commissioner Customs has sent the Dy Commissioner of Police a detailed letter on 29-11-2011 asking them for clarification and to henceforth issue a N.O.C for air guns/pistols/starter pistols/toy guns etc. It goes on to say " free import for .177 does not mean shooters associated to the NRAI and Gun Club members can bring in guns without a arms license" They are putting pressure on the Police to make a call.Till then "all" import at Mumbai is stopped via cargo or hand baggage route.

Who do we go to for help ? Everyone seems to be passing the buck on.
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Post by boomboom » Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:55 pm

nazeef.kidwai wrote:
riahmoso wrote:This is the starting of new problems if your shipment is transfer in cargo mode you have to show your recently travelling aboard documents to release the shipment and beside this anther so and so charges and custom duty and extras
Hi, as it is... we are already in deep 'problem'... now, as to what i beleive, it all comes down to the way you deal with the Cargo personnel and the amount you pay to get your package released... just need to make sure that we don't end up paying unreasonable amount... that's the call one needs to make...

Hi Nazeef,

Anything new ?

Regards.
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Post by cherian.k.k » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:31 pm

Hello all
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Post by tirpassion » Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:56 pm

Hello everybody,

I am a NRI living in France. I will travel to India on 11/01/12 and arrive at the Kolkata airport. I am planning to bring my Air Pistol to keep in constant touch with the training. Do you think that I should carry on or should I abandon my idea? I am also a member of a Shooting club in India. I did the same 2 years back without problem but I understand that the things have changed now.

Please advise.

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