From Joint Action to Federation: A Historic Step Towards Unity

Dear Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

Our President and I had the privilege of attending the convention of the All India Central Excise Inspectors’ Association (AICEIA), held on 3rd and 4th April 2026 at Nagpur, as invited guests. We were also joined by our respected senior leader, Shri Ajit K. G., General Secretary of AIASCT, Vidarbha Unit.

The convention was conducted successfully and proved to be highly productive. It provided a valuable opportunity to foster a positive and collaborative environment between both cadres—Inspectors and Superintendents of CGST & CX. One of the most significant achievements of this gathering was the successful formation of a Federation of both associations (click here for The Nagpur Declaration), a long-pending initiative since 2018.

This newly formed Federation marks an important progression from our existing Joint Action Committee (JAC), established a few months ago. It will serve as a common platform to raise and address shared concerns of AICEIA and AIASCT before the Board and other authorities. We are confident that this unified structure will strengthen both associations and enhance our outreach to a wider membership base.

With this development, we now carry greater responsibility as the elder organization to ensure the formation and activation of the Federation across all respective units. In this regard, our President and I have decided to visit all existing units in upcoming months, with the objective of operationalizing the Federation at the unit level.

At present, we have laid a strong foundation, and in the coming days, we will work towards finalizing the constitution, appointing office bearers, and completing other formalities in consultation with our AIB, CEC, and AICEIA.

We would also like to place on record our sincere gratitude for the pivotal role played by our senior leader, Shri Ajit K. G., in making this Federation a reality. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all concerned for their cooperation and support.

With fraternal regards,


Rabish Chandra
Secretary General