The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has been recognized by the Ministry of Law & Justice for its effective use of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS). This web-based portal aids in monitoring and managing government court cases, with CBIC’s commitment to digital governance ensuring timely updates of case details. This recognition highlights CBIC’s efforts in meticulous legal case management. Separately, the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics (NACIN) in Palasamudram initiated its first “Practising Leadership in Public Service” course. Sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs, this two-week program hosted 34 officials from 20 countries, focusing on leadership, systemic awareness, and fostering meaningful change, complemented by a cultural study tour. In enforcement news, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted two significant cocaine seizures. In Cochin, DRI officers intercepted two Brazilian nationals who had ingested 1.6 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately ₹16.72 crores. In Bengaluru, over 4 kg of cocaine, estimated at ₹40 crores, was discovered concealed in comic book covers carried by an Indian passenger from Doha. Individuals involved in both cases were arrested, demonstrating DRI’s role in counter-narcotics operations.
CBIC Chairman Newsletter dated 21st July, 2025
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs
DO No. 29 / News Letter/CH(IC)/2025 Dated: 21st July, 2025
Dear Colleague,
CBIC has been honoured as one of the Top five Ministries/Departments for its exemplary implementation of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS), a web-based portal developed by the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA), Ministry of Law 86 Justice, to monitor and manage court cases involving Government departments. The award was conferred by Hon’ble Minister of State for Law 86 Justice in recognition of CBIC’s commitment to efficient legal case management and digital governance. DLA serves as the nodal office for LIMBS within CBIC and ensures timely uploading and updating of case details, particularly High Court and CESTAT cases, through integration with Case Number Record (CNR) and API respectively. Legal case management remains a critical facet of good governance, requiring meticulous tracking and institutional accountability and recognition of CBIC’s successful implementation of LIMBS stands as a resounding endorsement of this commitment.
Last week, NACIN Palasamudram commenced its first-ever two-week course on “Practising Leadership in Public Service”, sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program. The course was inaugurated by Member (Customs), CBIC and DG, NACIN. 34 officials from 20 countries, across finance, customs, district administration, law enforcement, and other sectors, explored how to expand their awareness of the systems they serve uncovering blind spots and patterns shaped by those systems. Through casework, systemic mapping, small-group dialogues, body-based practices and reflective exercises, the course helped participants find the strength to lead meaningful change, complemented by a study tour to Hampi, an UNESCO heritage site that added cultural depth.
In a significant blow to cross-border drug trafficking networks, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) effected two major seizures of cocaine in swift succession. In one of the operation, based on specific intelligence, officers of DRI Cochin Zonal Unit intercepted two Brazilian nationals at Cochin International Airport. Upon medical examination, the passengers purged a total of 163 capsules containing about 1.6 Kg of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs. 16.72 crores. In another operation, DRI Bengaluru Zonal Unit intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Doha at Kempegowda International Airport. Examination of his baggage led to the discovery of over 4 kg of cocaine ingeniously concealed within the covers of two comic books, with an estimated value of Rs. 40 crores in the black market. In both the cases, the individuals involved were arrested. These cases underline DRI’s sharp eye for deception and its front-line role in protecting society from the scourge of drugs. Kudos to team DRI!
Till next week!
Yours sincerely,
(Sanjay Kumar Agarwal)
All Officers and Staff of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes 8s Customs.
