Communication of Requests. 1. Requests pursuant to the present Agreement shall be made in writing. Available documents which may assist in the execution of such requests shall accompany the request. When required because of the urgency of the situation, oral requests may also be accepted, but shall be promptly confirmed in writing. 2. Requests pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article shall include the following details: - the authority making the request; - the nature of the proceedings; - the object of and the reasons for the request; - indications as exact and comprehensive as possible on the natural or legal persons involved in the investigations; - a brief description of the matter under consideration and the legal elements involved; and - the connection between the assistance sought and the matter to which it relates. 3. Assistance shall be carried out by direct communication between the central Customs Authorities or via liaison officers. 4. In case the Customs Authority of the requested Contracting Party is not the appropriate authority to comply with a request, it shall, after appropriate consultation, either promptly transmit the request to the appropriate authority, who shall act upon the request according to its powers under the law, or advise the requesting authority of the appropriate procedure to be followed regarding such a request.
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Samples: Mutual Assistance Agreement, Mutual Assistance Agreement, Mutual Assistance Agreement
