The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) specified places/limits at Port Qasim, Karachi for loading and unloading of bulk grain/fertiliser and storage of bulk cargo by M/s Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminal Limited. In this regard, the FBR issued an SRO.1130(I)/2016 on Wednesday. The FBR specified that the cargo shall be moved from the berth area to the storage area subject to fulfilment of all the conditions as notified by the Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim.
Following is the text of the SRO: In exercise of powers conferred by clause (b) of section 10 of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) read with sub-section (1) of section 78 thereof, the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to declare the following areas to be the places for loading and unloading of bulk grain and fertiliser as well as storage of bulk cargo (other than liquid and hazardous cargo) by M/s Fauji Akbar Portia Marine Terminal Limited at Port Qasim, Karachi, measuring 37.6 acres and to specify the limits thereof, namely:-
(A) Main grain and fertiliser terminal measuring 22.6 acres (approx): North: Berth back up area, East: Container terminal-2, West: Grain fertiliser terminal-2, South: Navigational channel. (B) Plot No SP-02 (Back Area) measuring 15 acres (approx) located in South West Industrial Zone: North: Plot No SP-03, East: Road, West: Road, South: PQA Land. Provided that the cargo shall be moved from the berth area to the storage area subject to fulfilment of all the conditions as notified by the Collector, Model Customs Collectorate, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim through a standing order.