(1) According to sub-section (1) of Section 9 of the Act, the agency, official or person who is entitled to diplomatic facilities or tariff facilities shall submit an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating the details, value and quantity of the goods sought to receive such facilities.
(2) If it is found that diplomatic facilities or tariff facilities should be granted while examining the application received according to sub-rule (1), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall send two copies of the completed recommendation form to the department in the format as per schedule-1.
(3) After receiving the recommendation form according to sub-rule (2), the department shall send one copy of the recommendation form to the relevant customs office or duty-free shop for implementation.
(4) After receiving the recommendation form in accordance with sub-rule (3), the relevant customs office or duty-free shop shall provide diplomatic facilities or customs facilities to the relevant bodies, officials or individuals in accordance with that recommendation.
(5) According to sub-rule (4), the details of the granting of diplomatic facilities or tariff facilities shall be sent by the concerned customs office or duty-free shop to the department and a copy of the details shall be kept in their office for records.
(6) For the purpose of this rule, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall provide the department in advance with a specimen signature of the official person signing the form recommending diplomatic facilities or tariff facilities.