The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has ordered a full-fledged vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities at the Chennai Customs House after a preliminary enquiry report submitted by the Department of Revenue (DoR) pointed to procedural lapses and possible misconduct involving certain officials and intermediaries.

The move follows a formal complaint by M/s Wintrack Inc., which had alleged irregular practices and procedural deviations in customs clearances at Chennai Port. The DoR was tasked with conducting a fair, transparent and fact-based enquiry, the results of which now form the basis of CBIC’s vigilance action.

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