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CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT.

Report by Mr. G. W. R. Smith, The Director of Customs and Port Officer.
The revenue collected by the Customs Department from all sources, including boat licences,
exceeded last year's revenue by Rs. 6,50,726, and exceeded the amount which was anticipated in the
budget by Rs. 11,60.837.
The increased revenue was brought about by (a) Peak Prices being reached for most commod­
ities, (6) the steady arrival of quota goods from India, some of which were for 1362, and (c) the astonish­
ing success of the barter system, resulting in prolific imports of barter earning products.
1363: Actual Receipts, compared with Budget Estimates.
Estimated
Budget Head. Collections Actual Increase.
1363. Collections.
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Customs and Import Yard 7,10,000 18,48,936 11.38.936
Diving and Craft Licenses 2,500 2.859 359
Miscellaneous including Rents 1.47.500 1.69.042 21.542
Total 8,60,000 20,20,837 11,60,837
Increase Rs. 11,60,837.

Comparison of Differences.
Year. Customs Increase. Pearling & Craft Licenses.
Rs. Rs.
1362 .. 7,67,708 7,597 decrease.
1363 11,60,478 359 increase.

Comparison of Actual Receipts.
Year 1362. Year 1363. Increase.
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Customs, Import Yard and Miscellaneous 13.67.708 20,17,978 6,50,270
Diving and Craft Licenses 2.403 2.859 456

Increase Rs. 6,50,726.

Comparison of Customs Classified Receipts.
Year 1362. Year 1363. Increase.
Rs. Rs. Rs.
A: Steamers 6.44,624 9.68,155 3.23.531
B: Native Craft 2.35.573 4.38.283 2,02,710
C: Parcels Post 78.465 4,728
: 73.737
D: Passengers Baggage 25.993 44.356 18.363
- E: Exports 806 874 68
F: Direct Transhipments 47.254 59.852 12.598
G: Import Yard 1,82,120 2.59.045 76.925
H : Miscellaneous 24.532 29.523 4.991
I: Rents 1.33.069 1.39.425 6.356
13.67.708 20,17,978 6,50,270
Increase Rs. 6,50,270.