Mangalore: It was the Golden Jubilee year of the Customs Act of 1962, while an International Customs Day too was observed at the New Customs House in a function held at their Panambur office on highway. On the city Udupi road on February.2 Thursday. A power point Presentation on Customs Act evolution was depicted.

KCCI chief Mr. Latha R. Kini and novelist Giselle D. Mehta (IRS) formed a team of chief  guest on the dais. Commissioner MVS- Choudhary presided on the occasion, and spoke on the theme of “Borders divide but Customs connect.

Choudhary mentioned that Customs department was globally connected to help traders and enforce levies. In development countries trade mis-pricing accounted for 55% of total illicit money flows.

Customs will new build up a global network through advance electronic information collected.

Latha Kini said that Customs work evolved over the year and adapted to changing circumstances. Under GSI Customs has a large role Kini stated.

Giselle remembered her day as an IRS officer in Customs and control Excise, despite  literary cravings. Presidential awards wining Customs officer Srinivas Nayak and Investigation office Ramakrishna were feted. An annual magazine was released.