39. Information to be furnished and records to be maintained by persons engaged in the business of transporting goods, C&F agents, etc.

(1) Every person required by sub-section (1) of section 59 to furnish information shall, within one month of the appointed date, furnish the following certificate to the concerned circle incharge of every circle within whose jurisdiction his place of business is located:

Certificate

To,

Circle Incharge ______________ Circle

Certified that the business operations of M/s______________________________________ (Name and style of the person/firm furnishing the certificate) are conducted at the following places:

Sr                     Complete address                                 Name and address of the owner of the

No.                     of the place of business                             premises mentioned in column (2)

(1)                             (2)                                                                             (3)

Further certified that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no place has been omitted from the above list and that I am authorised to sign this certificate.

Place .............................                                                                                                                                Signature ..............................................

Date .............................                                                                                                           Designation of the person ..............................................

                                                                                                                                                                                                    signing the certificate

(2) If any change takes place in any of the particulars mentioned in the certificate furnished under sub-rule (1), a fresh certificate, incorporating such changes, shall be furnished to the authority specified in sub-rule (1) within seven days of such change.

(3) For the purpose of sub-section (2) of section 59, any clearing, forwarding or booking agent or a person engaged in the business of transporting goods shall maintain a register in Form VR-VIII.