Guidelines for launching of prosecution in relation to offences punishable under Customs Act

I am directed to invite the attention of the field formations to the prosecution guidelines issued by the Ministry vide Circular No. 27/2015-Customs dated 23.10.2015 (further amended vide Circular No. 46/2016-Customs dated 04.10.2016) revising the guidelines issued vide order No.394/71/97-CUS (AS) dated 22.06.1999.