Chandigarh, June 30 -- An audit by the customs office at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Mohali, has uncovered financial and administrative lapses, including unreconciled government receipts exceeding Rs.1 crore, the non-disposal of confiscated goods worth nearly Rs.73 lakh, the short levy of customs duty, and the absence of basic accountability mechanisms such as physical verification of seized property and maintenance of receipt registers.

The inspection report, prepared by the office of the Principal Director of Audit (Central), Chandigarh, following an audit conducted between January 5 and 9 this year, paints a picture of weak financial control and poor inventory management in one of the region's most sensitive customs fo...