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GRA’s random selection system introduced for imports
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday commenced its Random Selection of Imports for Examination System.
According to the tax collection agency, with the objective of preserving the integrity of the GRA and its officers, members of the public were involved in the selection of consignments of commercial imports for one hundred percent (100%) manual examination using a lottery draw system.
A GRA staffer assists a customer to make a random pick.
Five consignments were selected from a ticket cage containing the names of consignees from Monday’s lodged declarations at the Customs and Trade Administration.
“Going forward, selections will be done twice per week, with five consignments being selected at each draw. In the interest of safeguarding the integrity of the system and stymieing persons who may seek to hinder the process, the dates and times of the draws will be announced via the GRA’s social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter, on the morning of each draw.”
GRA explained that the primary objective of the random selection system is in keeping with its commitment to achieving greater transparency and efficiency in the selection process of consignments to be examined.
“Importers whose names were drawn will be informed and examinations will be done at a mutually agreed time. Participants in the draw are invited to witnessing the examinations at the relevant wharves at their own expense should they so desire.”
There have been accusations and reports that the system of examination of containers needed improvement with corruption and collusion involving businesses, leading to millions of taxes being lost as a result.
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