Section 19

On receipt of the goods, the Officer responsible shall, by inspection, verify that the goods are of the specifications ordered and that the correct quantities have been received, and report any discrepancies to his Accounting Officer. The Accounting Officer shall report immediately to the Comptroller of Customs, the local agents of the carriers and to the Government agent concerned regarding goods not received or received in a damaged condition, and shall take up with the Government agent concerned and/or the suppliers any question of dissatisfaction with the goods received. Any deficiency shall be reported as a loss in accordance with Order 48. Finance and Audit (Reform) 127