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  • Hyderabad Customs auctions NDP vehicles on October 27, 2022

    Hyderabad Customs auctions NDP vehicles on October 27, 2022

    KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Hyderabad has announced auction of non-duty paid (NDP) vehicles to be held on October 27, 2022 at State Ware House of the Collectorate.

    Following non-duty paid vehicles to be presented for the auction:

    01. Swift car, bearing registration No. Plate AAJ-026, chassis No.ZC71S-403925, HP-1300cc, Model-2007.

    02. Mira Car, bearing registration number plate BAX-369, chassis No.LA300S-0005693, HP-660, Model-2012.

    03. Toyota Vitz Car, bearing registration number plate ALA-081, chassis No.SCP10-5060739, HP-1000, Model-2000

    04. Toyota Premio car, bearing registration No. Plate ZV-826, chassis No.ZZT-240-5047054, HP-1800cc, Model-2005.

    05. Toyota Mark X Car, bearing registration number plate QBA-862, Chassis No.GRX130-6009486, HP-2500cc, Model-2010

    06. Toyota Mark X, bearing registration number plate GBS-598, chassis No.GRX121-1007924, HP-3000cc, Model-2006

    07. Toyota Corolla XLI Car, chassis No.NZE120-6023637 HP-1300cc manual transmission Model 2005 (But physically alter engine Automatic 1800cc) with face Reg: No.AVP-916 (Accidental).

    08. Honda City Car, bearing registration No. plate AGR-881, chassis No.NFBGE15A94R109396, HP-1300cc, Model-2004

    09. Honda Civic Reborn Car, bearing registration No.plate ALT-505, chassis No.JHMFD-3620S201559, HP-1800cc, Model-2007

    10. Toyota Mark-X car without registration number plate, chassis No.GRX130-6027816, HP-2500cc, Model-2010.

    11. Toyota Mark X Car, bearing registration number plate HS-149, Chassis No.GRX120-0030298, HP-2500cc, Model-2005

    12. Suzuki Alto Car, bearing registration number plate AFR, Chassis No.HA36V-108638, HP-660cc, Model-2015.

    13. Toyota Passo Car, bearing registration number plate LED-4482, Chassis KGC10-0260829, HP-1000cc, Model-2009.

    14. Toyota Premio car, bearing registration number plat AJU-756, chassis No.ZZT240-5032311, HP-1800cc, Model-2004.

    15. Toyota Vitz car, bearing registration number plat AKJ-343, chassis No.SCP10-0219440, HP-1000cc, Model-2000.

    16. Mini Mitsubishi Pajero, bearing registration number plat BD-8358, chassis No.H57A-0002853, HP-660cc, Model-1995.

    17. BMW car, bearing registration number plate KU-088, chassis No.WBAGN62030DE56518, HP-5972cc, Model-2002.

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  • Customs examiner penalized for submitting misleading lab reports

    Customs examiner penalized for submitting misleading lab reports

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed major penalty upon a Customs chemical examiner for submitting wrong / misleading laboratory reports.

    According to details disciplinary proceedings under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 were initiated against Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-17), while posted at Collectorate of Customs, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi on July 13, 2021.

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    Engr. Habib Ahmed the then Additional Collector (PCS/BS-19), Collectorate of Customs (Exports), Karachi was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry on account of various omission and commission committed by the accused officer constituting “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct”.

    The inquiry officer submitted in the report on April 09, 2022 according to which the charges of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct” were established against the accused officer.

    On the basis of inquiry report, a show cause notice was issued on May 28, 2022 to Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-17), Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Karachi.

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    He submitted reply to the Show Cause Notice, which was received in the Board on June 29, 2022, wherein he denied all the allegations/charges and requested that the Show Cause Notice is illegal and requires to be withdrawn.

    He also requested personal hearing enabling him to explain his case in person as well.

    In order to meet the ends of justice, opportunity of personal hearing was granted to the accused and the Authority appointed Member (Admn/HR) as Hearing Officer.

    On August 22, 2022, the accused officer appeared before the Hearing Officer. During the course of personal hearing, the submissions made by the accused officer were found without evidence and merits for submitting wrong/misleading laboratory test reports.

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    Moreover, the Hearing Officer had observed that the accused officer had nothing new to say in his defense. Accordingly, the case was submitted to the Authority i.e. Secretary Revenue Division/Chairman, FBR for decision.

    The Authority i.e. Secretary Revenue Division/Chairman, FBR, after having carefully considered the record of the case, the Inquiry Report, reply to the Show Cause Notice and submission made by the accused during the personal hearing before the Hearing Officer, observed that charges of “Inefficiency” and “Misconduct” under Rule 3(a) & (b) of Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 stand established against the accused officer.

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    The Authority, therefore, imposed major penalty of “Reduction to a Lower Post as Deputy Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-16)” for a period of three (3) years”, upon Aftab Ahmad, Assistant Chemical Examiner (BS-17), under Rule 4(3)(b) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.

  • Customs appraising officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’

    Customs appraising officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday awarded major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon an appraising officer of Pakistan Customs on the charges of misconduct.

    According to an official notice, the FBR stated disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad by the Authority/Member (Admn/HR) by issuing order under Rule-7 read with Rule-6 of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 dated July 20, 2022 on account of acts of omission and commission constituting “Misconduct” under Rule- 3(b) read with Rule-2(1)(K) of the Civil Servants (E&D), Rules, 2020.

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    A Show Cause Notice was served upon Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer (BS-16). In response to the Show Cause Notice, the accused submitted defence reply to the Authority on August 16, 2022 along with the request for personal hearing.

    The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority afforded an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on September 08, 2022.

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    After having gone through the case record including reply to Show Cause Notice, verbal submissions made by the accused during the personal hearing and other relevant record, the Member (Admn/HR) being Authority in this case, is of the considered opinion that the charges of “Misconduct” stand established against the accused.

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    Therefore, the Authority Member (Admn/HR) has decided to impose a major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad under Rule- 4(3)(e) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.

    The officer will have a right to appeal against this Order to the Appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 within a period of 30 days from the date of communication of this Notification.

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  • FBR transfers 45 senior customs officers of BS-19-20

    FBR transfers 45 senior customs officers of BS-19-20

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan has undertaken a major reshuffle, transferring and posting 45 senior officers from grades BS-19 and BS-20 of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS).

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  • FBR increases customs valuation for Afghan coal by 69%

    FBR increases customs valuation for Afghan coal by 69%

    KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the customs valuation of imported coal of Afghanistan origin by 69 per cent to $140 per metric ton.

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  • FBR transfers 15 senior customs officers in BS-20, BS-21

    FBR transfers 15 senior customs officers in BS-20, BS-21

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 15 senior officers of BS-20 and BS-21 in Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) with immediate effect and until further orders.

    The FBR through an official communication issued on August 19, 2022 notified transfers and postings of following officers:

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    01. Gul Rehman (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi from the post of Project Director, Pakistan Single Window, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. The officer has been directed to look after the charge of director general, directorate general of risk management, Karachi.

    02. Dr. Fareed Iqbal Qureshi (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit & Internal Audit, Karachi from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi.

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    03. Ahmad Reza Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Chief Collector Customs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.

    04. Wajid Ali (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Pakistan Customs Academy (PCA), Karachi from the post of Chief Collector of Customs, Appraisement (South), Karachi

    05. Muhammad Sadiq (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of IPR (Enforcement), Islamabad (Stationed at Lahore) from the post of Chief Collector of Customs, Balochistan, Quetta.

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    06. Abdul Qadir Memon (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs Balochistan, Custom House, Quetta from the post of Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement (South), Karachi.

    07. Ahmad Rauf (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Director General, Directorate General of Law and Prosecution, Islamabad (Stationed at Lahore) from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO), Karachi.

    08. Ms. Seema Raza Bokhari (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Project Director, Pakistan Single Window, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ) Islamabad from the post of Director General, Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit & Internal Audit, Karachi (Stationed at Islamabad).

    09. Muhammad Ali Raza Hanjra (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Project Director (ITTMS), Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad from the post of Chief Collector Customs (North), Islamabad with the additional charge of the post of Project Director (ITTMS), FBR (HQ), Islamabad.

    10. Muhammad Imran Khan Mohmand (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-21) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs (North), Custom House, Islamabad from the post of Member, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad. The officer has been asked to look after the charge of Director General, Directorate General of Reforms & Automation (Customs), Islamabad in addition to his own duties.

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    11. Mirza Mubashir Baig (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Director General (OPS), Directorate General of Input Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO), Karachi (Stationed at Lahore) from the post of Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (Hq), Islamabad.

    12. Muhammad Saleem (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as chief collector of customs (OPS), Khyber Pakhtunekhwa, Peshawar from the post of Director General (OPS), Directorate General of Reforms & Automation (Customs), Islamabad.

    13. Ashhad Jawwad (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs (OPS), Appraisement (South) Karachi from the post of Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi.

    14. Muhammad Yaqoob Mako (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Chief Collector of Customs (OPS), Enforcement (South), Karachi from the post of Chief, BDT-Customs Federal Boar of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad with the look after charge of the post of Chief/Focal Person, MER IO-8, FATF Cell, FBR (HQ), Islamabad. The officer has been directed to continue to look after the charge of the post of Chief / focal person, MER IO-8, FATF Cell, FBR (HQ), Islamabad (Stationed at Karachi) in addition to his own duties.

    15. Muhammad Jamil Nasir Khan (Pakistan Customs Service/BS-20) has been transferred and posted as Collector, Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi from the post of Chief, Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad.

    The FBR said that the officers who are drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification shall continue to draw this allowance on the new place of posting.

  • Pakistan Customs foils attempt to clear banned items

    Pakistan Customs foils attempt to clear banned items

    KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has foiled a major attempt to clear items that are banned for importer into the country.

    A statement issued on Friday stated that the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement (West), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Karachi had foiled a major attempt to clear high value and high tariff miscellaneous goods mostly banned items vide SRO-598(I)/2022.

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    A consignment imported from UAE by M/s. Riz Green Industries declared to contain ‘old & used tyre scrap’ marked by system in yellow channel was suspected and referred for detailed examination at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT).

    Upon thorough examination, miscellaneous goods including artificial jewellery, furnishing fabric, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, auto parts, food supplements, cereals, cosmetics, DVRs and home electronics, etc were recovered from 09 out of 10 containers.

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    The assessed value of recovered goods is estimated at Rs. 453 million involving duty and taxes worth around Rs. 400 million.

    It is an unprecedented case/detection by any clearance Collectorate. FIR has been lodged and one person has been arrested. Further investigation is underway.

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    Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division Asim Ahmad has commended the successful operation by the Customs Appraisement team and reiterated his unflinching resolve to fight the menace of smuggling in all forms and manifestations.

    It is also pertinent to mention that Chairman FBR has already issued special instructions to Customs Field Formations for stepping up vigilance at airports and land border stations to frustrate any attempts made for smuggling.

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  • FBR sacks customs officer on corruption charges

    FBR sacks customs officer on corruption charges

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday imposed major penalty upon a customs officer on the charges of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency.

    The FBR said disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Imran Fareed, Inspector (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore by the authority/ member (Admn/HR), FBR vide Order of Inquiry dated 19.01.2022 on account of omission and commission constituting ‘Inefficiency’ ‘Misconduct’ and ‘Corruption’ in terms of Rule-3(a),(b)&(c) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.

    Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Collector (BS-20), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry proceedings under the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.

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    The Inquiry Officer vide inquiry report dated 30.05.2022 concluded that all the charges as leveled in the order of inquiry stand established. The audio-visual clips relating to the case reveal his direct involvement in bargaining with the complainant/owner of the goods for demanding illegal gratification.

    A Show Cause Notice dated June 17, 2022 was issued to the accused officer for defence reply and to afford him an opportunity of personal hearing by the Authority/ Member (Admn/HR), FBR.

    Whereas, on receipt of the reply to Show Cause Notice, the accused requested for opportunity for personal hearing. The Authority/ Member (Admn/HR) provided an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on July 26, 2022.

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    Accordingly, the Authority/ Member (Admn/HR), FBR after having considered all aspects of the case i.e. inquiry report, reply to the Show Cause Notice, written and verbal submission made by accused/Departmental Representative during the personal hearing and relevant case record, has found that the accused being the seizing officer in the instant case has not only mis-reported the place of recovery of goods but deliberately concealed the detention of vehicles carrying smuggled goods.

    He has also misstated the date of detention i.e. November 19, 2021 instead of November 17, 2021 for ulterior motives. The accused officer failed to submit separate examination reports in respect of each intercepted vehicle. The accused further appears to be guilty of directly bargaining for illegal gratification with the complainant/owner of the goods.

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    Hence, the charges of “inefficiency”, “misconduct” and “corruption” under Rule-3(a),(b)&(c) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 stand established against the accused. The Authority, therefore, has agreed with the findings and recommendations of the Inquiry Officer and imposed major penalty of “Removal from Service” upon Imran Fareed, Inspector (BS-16), under Rule-4(3)(d) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 with immediate effect.

    The officer, shall have the right to appeal before the Appellate Authority as admissible under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977 read with Rule-19 of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.

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  • Gwadar customs auctions motor vehicles on July 28, 2022

    Gwadar customs auctions motor vehicles on July 28, 2022

    KARACHI: Customs Collectorate, Gwadar has announced auction of motor vehicles that will be held on July 28, 2022 at Custom House, Gaddani.

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    The Collectorate will auction the following vehicles:

    1. Toyota Mark-X Car, Reg. No. AFR-2020, Chassis No. GRX121-1002780, Engine No. 3GR-FSE, Model: 2004.

    2. Mitsubishi Pajero, Reg No. JAR-248, Chassis No. LJ78-00151955, Engine No. –TE.

    3. Pajero, Reg No. JAA-983, Chassis No. CL0048VGJ400698.

    4. Hino Truck (06-Wheeler), Reg No. TTB-491, Chassis No. AK176-45387

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    5. Hino Truck (06-Wheeler), Reg No. TKN-647, Chassis No. FE8JLF-10064

    6. Hilux Surf, Reg No. BC8774, Chassis No. VZN215-0003887, Engine No. 5VZ-FE3378(3400CC), Model: 2003

    7. Corolla Axio Car, Reg No. AFT-789, Chassis No. NZE1G1-6127020, Model 2010

    8. Toyota Corolla Axio Car, Reg No. AME-854, Chassis No. NZE141-6110051, Model. 2008.

    9. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No. BD-7777, Chassis No.UZJI00-0145693, Model. 2003.

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    10. Toyota Hilux Surf, Reg No. 2BB-4433, Chassis No. VZN215-0004937, Model: 2003.

    11. Toyota Land Cruiser, Reg No. ABB-785, Chassis No. UZJI00-0154840, Model. 2005.

    12. Toyota Crown Car, Reg No. AFR-022, Chassis No: GRS182-0011883, Model: 2004.

    13. Daihatsu Mira Car, Reg No. BAP-403, Chassis No. L2758-2046046, Model: 2008.

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    14. Toyota Crown Car, Reg No. QIIC-3989, Chassis No. QWS204-0002009, Model: 2008.

    15. Toyota Vitz Car, Reg NO: ATN-555, Chassis No. SCP90-5032180, Model. 2005.

    16.    Toyota Fielder Car, Reg No. JAB-118, Chassis No. NZE121-0171398, Engine No. INZ-Fe, Model, 2002.

    17.    Honda Civic, Chassis No. JHMFD-163095201118, Model 2009.

    18.    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Chassis No: VZJ95-0101986, Model: 2002.

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  • Peshawar Customs announces auction of motor vehicles on July 26, 2022

    Peshawar Customs announces auction of motor vehicles on July 26, 2022

    ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar has announced public auction of motor vehicles on July 26, 2022 at State Warehouses.

    Following are the auction details of motor vehicles:

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    LIST OF VEHICLES RIPE FOR AUCTION SWH GODOWN-E, PESHAWAR ON 26.07.2022

    S#Make & ModelChassis No.
    01Mercedes Benz (Bullet Proof) Model 1982WDB-12603312037551
    02Toyota Corolla Car Model 1987 (As per Website)CE90-3002413
    03Toyota Crown Car Model 2000 (As per Website)GS171-0001109
    04Toyota Hilux Pick Up Model 1990 (As per Website)LN130-0018395
    05Toyota Hilux 4Runner Pickup Model 1996 (As per Website)LN106-0146897
    06Suzuki Car Model 1997 (As per documents)ERC11S00200283
    07Toyota State Car Model 1990 (As per Website)CE96-0089577
    08Mitsubishi Pick Up Model 1986 (As per Documents)CNJK140HP00196
    09Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2002 (As per Website)NZE124-0018888
    10Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2000 (As per Website)NZE121-3021387
    11Toyota Corolla  Car Model 1993 (As per Website)CE106-0049233
    12Toyota Corolla  Car Model 1987 (As per Website)CE90-5002682
    13Toyota Corolla  Car Model 1985 (As per Website)EE80-0060788
    14Toyota Corolla  Car Model 1988 (As per Website)CE90-0023057

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    LIST OF VEHICLES RIPE FOR AUCTION SWH MARDAN

    S#Make & ModelChassis No.
    01Toyota State Car Model 1990 ( As per Website)CE96-0106153
    02Toyota Corolla Car Model 1992 (As per Website)CE100-3025153
    03Toyota Estate Car Model 1998 (As per Website)CE100-0073091

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    LIST OF VEHICLES RIPE FOR AUCTION SWH NOWSHERA

    S#Make & ModelChassis No.
    01Toyota Fielder “X” Car Model 2004 (As per Website)NZE121-0318355

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