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Circular No. 5/95-Cus.
dated 18/1/95
F.No. 402/24/94-CUS.III
 
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue, New Delhi
 

Subject :    Prohibition & Restrictions - Import of books entitled "ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA 1994" - published by Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., U.K., imported by M/s. Jaico Publishing House, Bombay - containing incorrect map of India - Ins. reg.

        I am directed to say that it has been decided in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs that the above mentioned book, containing some of the incorrect maps, wherein Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are shown "Occupied by India", should not be allowed entry into India under the provisions or the Notification No. 19-Cus. dated 6th March, 1976. This is for your kind information and suitable action. Please acknowledge the receipt.

Sd/-
(S.M. Bhatnagar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India