DGFT Minutes

Shri $.B.S. Reddy Addl. DGFT Shri Hardeep Singh Addl. DGFT Shri AkashTaneja Addl. DGFT Shri Anil Aggarwal Addl. DGFT Dr. 5.1९. Bansal Addi. DGFT Shri S.C. Agarwal Add!. DGFT PA PON Following cases were discussed. The decision taken on the individual cases are as under:- [S.No | No Name of the firm Case No. | _1.| M/s. GFIVE MART (1) PRIVATE LIMITED, Bangalore | 1 | 2. M/s. Adishank Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 2 3. | M/s. All Safe Industries, Kolkata 3 4. | Mis. Alok Industries Ltd., Mumbai 4 5. | M/s. ARCH Pharmalabs Ltd., Mumbai 5 [6. | M/s. Balkrishna Industries Ltd., Mumbai [6 7.| M/s. Bharat Silks, Karnataka 7 | 8. | M/s. DBP Antibiotics, Mumbai [8 [ 9. _| Mis. Fairways Trading Company, Punjab [ 9 | 10. | M/s. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai 10-24 11. | M/s. Allround (India) Vegetable Processing Machines 25 Pvt. Lid., HR 12. | M/s. M J Biopharm Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 26 13. | M/s. Ralson (India) Ltd., Punjab 27-28 14. | M/s. RY Midas Metacast Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad 29 15. | M/s. Sakaar Stainless LLP, Madhya Pradesh 30 16. | M/s. ShreejiAgri Commodity Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat 31 17. | M/s. Manoj Ornaments Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra 32 18. | M/s. Uniha Agro Company, Gujarat 33 19.| M/s. Fashion Matrix Overseas, Karnataka 34 20. | M/s. Pee Vee Textiles Ltd., Mumbai 35 21. | M/s. Delux Bearings Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 36 22. | M/s. Sanofi India Lid., Mumbai 37 23.| M/s. BenzoChem Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 38 Page 1 of 33 Me Y

Subject: Condonation for delay in submission of physical copy of TMA

Application File No. BNGTMAAPPLY00039629AM22 dated 19.11.2021. Applicant’s statement: This case was last considered in PRC Meeting No.24/AM23 held on 27.12.2022 (Case No.48) wherein the Committee decided to accept the request for condonation of delay in submission of physical copy of TMA applications File BNGTMAAPPLY00039628AM22. The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days of the uploading of the minutes of meeting. They have now stated that they have submitted TMA application on 19.11.2021 and they aware of submitting physical documents at RA since one year their application was in process on 12.09.2022 and they have received mail that their application has been rejected due to non submission of physical documents at RA. Hence they are requesting to review their previous application and get an change to submit again their physical copies to claim TMA claim against above mentioned application. Decision: The Committee went through the submission made by the applicant and noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reason/ justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request. (Action: Applicant}

Case No. 02 M/s. Adishank Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000452AM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 held on.03.08.2023 Subject: Revalidation of Advance Authorization No. 0310834196 dated 16.01.2020. Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that the PRC had allowed them revalidation further for a period of up to 6 months and they had to apply to the RA Page 2 of 33 yh © u

Decision: The Committee discussed the case at length and found no merit or hardship in the arguments made by the firm and hence decided to reject the request of the firm. {Action: Applicant)

Case No. 03 M/s. All Safe Industries, Kolkata

F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000353AM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 held on 03.08.2023

Subject: Revalidation of MEIS Scrip No. 0219107702 dated 23.12.2021.

Applicant's statement: The applicant siated that they are exporter of leather safety products for almost 13 years. In April 2022 there was an accidental death in the family and unfortunately they had to be home bound for some time. During absence they were shifting their office and misplaced few important files and documents in that process which included MEIS Scrip No.0219107702 dated 23.12.2021. While reconciling their S/Bills and licenses end of the financial year 2023, it was found that the above license has not be utilized and unfortunately the scrip validity had expired hence they have raised the request for revalidation. Hence they are requesting to allow 30 days revalidation against above said MEIS scrip. Decision: The Commitiee examined the case on the basis of submission made by the firm and discussed the matter at length. The Committee noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reasor/ justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request. (Action: Applicant} Page 3 of 33

licant has not submitted any cogent reasor/ justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request. (Action: Applicant} Page 3 of 33

46.67% of EO as of date. In the next 20 days (up to EO validity date of 06.08.2023), they expect to export another 500 MT taking the total export in the Authorisation to 50.80% of EO under this license. During the initial extension period, the demand for the export product 1.9. PTY had come down drastically and there was no buyer for this product in the international market due short demand of the same. The balance obligation against the said authorisation is expected to be completed in the near future. Ever since 2012-13, the financial position of the company was precarious and there were several revival plans attempted by the financial lenders with respect to the company without much success. The Hon’ble NCLT vide its Order dated March 8, 2019 and 26" July, 2016 respectively approved the Resolution Plan.of Reliance Industries Lid., JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd., and JM Finance ARC-March 2018 - Trust (collectively referred to as the “Resolution Applicants’). Due to adverse financial position of their company and as a result of the CIRP being imposed on them only part of the EO could be met.

Trust (collectively referred to as the “Resolution Applicants’). Due to adverse financial position of their company and as a result of the CIRP being imposed on them only part of the EO could be met. Hence they are requesting to allow one year EOP extension against subject license. Decision: The Committee went through the statement made by the applicant and discussed the matter at length and observed that there is merit in the case. Accordingly, it decided to accede to the request and allowed EOP extension for a further period of 6 months from the date of endorsement subject to payment of composition fees as per Policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-Mumbai} Case No. 05 Mis. ARCH Pharmalabs Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPL Y00000453AM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 held on 03.08.2023

Subject: Extension of EOP against 15 Advance Authorization

Nos. (i) 0310822628 dated 26.07.2018, (1) 0310822636 dated 26.07.2018, (iii) 0310822638 dated 26.07.2018, (6५) 0310822734 dated 31.07.2018, (४) 0310822729 dated yo Page 4 of 33

the availability of certain raw materials, such as solvents, which disrupted their production. Also during covid they supported the efforts of government to make certain pharma products for which they were recognised by the Governor of Maharashtra. Furthermore, as the pandemic progressed, worldwide supply chain disruptions led to a substantial increase in the volatility of raw material prices. Freight charges skyrocketed by tenfold within a short duration and abtaining containers and shipping space became extremely challenging, even at exorbitant prices. While supply chain disruptions gradually eased out and demand for antibiotics, statins, and cancer drugs revived from mid-2022, they were unable to export against the licenses as the EOP had expired. in fact, they resorted to supplying to SEZ and physical exports without benefiting from the exports since the export obligation period had already expired. Hence they are requesting to allow 18 months EOP extension and regularisation of exports made against subject license. They had obtained 80 AAs, and 65 are closed or in the process of closure. For remaining 15 AAs, they request EOP extension.

s EOP extension and regularisation of exports made against subject license. They had obtained 80 AAs, and 65 are closed or in the process of closure. For remaining 15 AAs, they request EOP extension. Following Assset Reconstruction, their normal production resumed in FY2019, but they encountered teething troubles. Through restructuring of assets and agreements with creditors, including bankers, vendors, service providers, and an Asset Restructuring Company( ARC}, they were abie to gradually resume normal operations from FY 2018-19. examined the case in detail and in view of justification provided by the applicant, it decided te accede to the request of the firm to allow EOP extension for a further period of 12 months from the date of endorsement against 15 Advance Authorizations Nos.(f)}) 0310822628 dated 26.07.2018, (ii) 0310822636 dated 26.07.2018, (fii) 0310822638 dated 26.07.2018, (iv) 0310822734 dated 31.07.2018, (v) 0310822728 dated 31.07.2018, (vi) 0310822732 dated 31.07.2018, (vil) 0310822879 dated 07.08.2018, (vill) 0310822943 dated 09.08.2018, (ix) 0310824069 dated 28.09.2018, {x} 0310824088 dated 01.10.2018, (xi) 0310834314 dated 20.01.2020, (1) 0310834332 dated 20.01.2020, (xiii) 0310834370 dated 21.01.2020, (xiv) 0310834371 dated 21.01.2020 and {xv} 0310834372 dated 21.01.2020 subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. The firm Page 5 of 33

20, (xiii) 0310834370 dated 21.01.2020, (xiv) 0310834371 dated 21.01.2020 and {xv} 0310834372 dated 21.01.2020 subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. The firm Page 5 of 33

17.03.2022, (iii) 0311013104 dated 17.03.2022, (४) 0311015479 dated 14.06.2022, & (५) 0311015517 dated 15.06.2022. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that one of the inputs in the Advance Authorization is Natural Rubber which is covered under Appendix 4J stipulating condition of export within 6 months from the date of import. The tyres manufactured by them are specifically made as per the buyer's requirements using natural rubber (imported) and other ingredients. They export tyres to many countries and some of them buy in bulk. During the year 2021-22 they have exported a total quantity of 240,397.25 MT of a total FOB value of US$ 834313864/-Anticipating this requirements, they plan procurement of natural rubber and other ingredients well in advance for the next year so that the supply is received well in time. Accordingly, they obtained above license during the year 2022 and imported the materials well in time so that the exports are made as per their schedule. Based on the past performance of exports and the requirements, they also started manufacturing these tyres.

nd imported the materials well in time so that the exports are made as per their schedule. Based on the past performance of exports and the requirements, they also started manufacturing these tyres. Unfortunately, due to overall recession in the whole world and almost all the countries had curtailed their requirements; the importers across the globe, not only reduced their order quantity but also delayed considerably the shipment schedule. Though some of the quantity of tyres were already in stock, they could not export due to deferment of supplies. However, they completed the exports as stipulated in all the authorizations after expiry of EOP. Hence they are requesting to allow relaxation the condition of exports within six months from the date of import against subject licenses. went through the statement made by the applicant and discussed the matter at length and decided to accede to the request and allowed EOP extension beyond 6 months from the date of each import only for regularisation of export already made against 5 Advance Authorization Nos. {i} 0311012196 dated 03.03.2022, (ii) 0341013044 dated 17.03.2022, (if) 0311013104 dated 17.03.2022, (iv) 0311015479 dated 14.06.2022, & (५) 0311015517 dated 15.06.2022subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. Page 6 of 33 A a {Action: Applicant/RA-Mumbai}

payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. Page 6 of 33 A a {Action: Applicant/RA-Mumbai}

receive their payment for the full value USD 419013.75. They filed the case for the claim of payment and they have realized USD 260208.88 only. They have fulfilled EO and whatever quantity of fabric they imported, had been consumed in the manufacturing and export of export products as given in the license. They have submitted documents for closure of the license and issue of EODC to RA but they were issued D/L informing that they have not submitted BRC for S/B No.9308997 dated 03.12.2018 total value USD 55450.60, therefore the export made under this 8/8 cannot be considered as exporis. They raised this issue fo PRC and vide mail from PRC dated 24.03.2023 stating that this case is not a PRC issue therefore advised to approach first to concerned RA as per Policy provisions for non realisation of export proceeds. RA Bangalore again issued D/L to regularise the import on payment of duty under para 2.54) of FTP. Hence they are requesting to allow relaxation in requirement of BRC for closure of subject license. Decision: The Committee after going through the representation received from the firm and observed that no policy relaxation is involved in the case. Accordingly, this case stands withdrawn from PRC. However, the applicant has an option to approach in concerned RA under Para 2.5(b) of FTP with requisite documents in the matter. {Action: Applicant/ Concerned RA} Case No.

stands withdrawn from PRC. However, the applicant has an option to approach in concerned RA under Para 2.5(b) of FTP with requisite documents in the matter. {Action: Applicant/ Concerned RA} Case No. 08 Mis. DBP Antibiotics, Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPL YO0000400AM24 Subject: Revalidation of Advance Authorization No. 0311015459 dated 13.06.2022. Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that all imports products are to be imported and they have already fulfilled export obligation against subject licence. Their balance import products/import consignment reaching at concern ports so they need revalidation against above mentioned subject license for six months from the date of approval or up to 13.12.2023. They have fulfilled 100% export obligation. Page 7 of 33

Case No. 09 Mis. Fairways Trading Company, Punjab F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY0G000292AM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 heid on 03.08.2023

Subject: Extension of EOP against Advance Authorization No. 3010105150

dated 24.04.2020. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they imported Dried Raw Cashew nuts in Shell as raw material to process it and export cashew kernels as per SION E- 8. They imported 110.26 MT of Dried Raw Cashew nuts under above mentioned licence, they processed 94.45 MT of Dried Raw Cashew nuts and exported Cashew Kernels and completed 85.86% of export obligation with original EOP, Due to Covid- 19 period there was lack of administrative staff and labour due to which they missed processing of 15.81 MT of raw material and further export of Cashew Kernels. Their original EOP expired on 24.10.2021 and due to lack of technical staff they missed applying EOP extension with RA. Hence they are requesting to allow six month EOP extension against subject license. went through the statement made by the applicant and discussed the matter at length and observed that there is merit in the case. Accordingly, it decided to accede to the request and allowed EOP extension for a further period of 6 months fram the date of endorsement against Advance Authorisation No. 3010105150 dated 24.04.2020subject to payment of composition fees as per current Policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-Ludhiana} Case No. 10 Mis. Gulf Oi] Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000427AM24 Vee Page 8 of 33

n 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-Ludhiana} Case No. 10 Mis. Gulf Oi] Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000427AM24 Vee Page 8 of 33

licence from Self Ratification Scheme as per para 4.07A of HBP to Self Declared Authorisations as per para 4.07 of HBP will enable them to regularise this license as per pre-import condition will not be applicable to licence under self declaration scheme. Hence they are requesting to allow amendment in the subject license. went through the submission made by the applicant and discussed the matter at length. The Committee decided to accede to the request of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311000825 dated 19.01.2021under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for regularisation purpose. The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 11 Mis. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000404AM24

Subject: Request for Amendment in Advance Authorization License No.

0311005708 dated 29.07.2021. Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that they have applied and obtained subject license under Self Ratification Scheme. As per para 4.07A under self ratification scheme they have to comply with pre-import condition of licence. They are not able to fulfil pre-import condition in this license therefore, they have applied to amend the license from self ratification scheme as per para 4.07A of HBP to Self Declared Authorisations as per Para 4.07 of HBP. Under Self Declaration Scheme, they have submitted declaration as per Para 4.07 of HBP and Trade Notice No.1/AM2000 dated 07.04.1999 that they undertake to pay custom duty and interest for Norms rejected or reduced against Advance License. Amendment in issue of Page 9 of 33 L~

Case No. 12 Mis. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000399AM24 0311013833 dated12.04,.2022. Amendment in. issue of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311013833 dated12.04.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for regularisation purpose. The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Page 10 of 33

Para 4.07A HBP only for regularisation purpose. The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Page 10 of 33

for Norms rejected or reduced against Advance License. Amendment in issue of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311007733 dated 17.10.2021 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for the date of upioading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 14 M/s. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000408AM24 0311003591 dated 05.05.2021. / | Page 11 of 33 eu

(Action: ApplicantfRA- Mumbai) Case No. 15 Mis. Gulf Of! Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No. HQRPRCAPPLYO00000409A M24 0311015055 dated 27.05.2022. Amendment in issue of licence from Self Ratification Scheme as per para 4.07A of HBP to Seif Declared Decision: The Committee went through the submission made by the applicant and discussed the maiter at length. The Committee decided to accede to the request of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311015055 dated 27.05.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for Page 12 of 33

decided to accede to the request of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311015055 dated 27.05.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for Page 12 of 33

0311013832 dated 12.04.2022. As per para 4.07A under seif for Norms rejected or reduced against Advance License. Amendment in issue of Decision: The Committee went through the submission made by the applicant and discussed the matter at jength. The Committee decided to accede to the request of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311013832 dated 12.04.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbal}

Case No. 17 M/s. Gulf Oi! Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai

F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY0000041 1AM24 0311009527 dated 16.12.2621. ४7 Page 13 of 33 yo

per pre import condition will not be applicable to licence under self declaration the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311009527 dated 16.12.2021 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for {Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 18 M/s. Gulf Oil Lubricants india Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000413AM24 0311016405 dated 18.07.2022. Amendment in issue of Page 14 of 33 ot Oo N

Case No. 19 M/s. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPL Y00000414AM24 0311017852 dated 14.09.2022. are not able to fulfil pre-irnport condition in this license therefore, they have applied to amend the license from seif ratification scheme as per para 4.07A of HBP to Self Amendment in issue of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311017852 dated 14.09.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for {Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai} Case No. 20 Mis. Gulf OH Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai Page 15 of 32

No. 0311017852 dated 14.09.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for {Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai} Case No. 20 Mis. Gulf OH Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai Page 15 of 32

Amendment in issue of Authorisations as per para 4.07 of HBP will enable them to reguilarise this license as the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311017882 dated 15.08.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for {Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 21 M/s. Gulf O# Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY0000041 9AM24 0311004036 dated 25.05.2021. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they have applied and obtained Declared Authorisations as per Para 4.07 of HBP. Under Seif Declaration Scheme, No.1/AM2000 dated 07.04.1999 that they undertake to pay vane duty and 17885 Page 16 of 33 aL

{Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 22 Mis, Gulf OF Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLYG000041ZAM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 heid on 03.08.2023 0311008831 dated 25.11.2021. As per para 4,078 under self they have submitted deciaration as per Para 4.07 of HBP and Trade Notice Amendment in issue of the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311008831 dated 25.11.2021 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for regularisation purpose. The firm shall approach RA concerned pene 30 days from (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai} V Page 17 of 33

.11.2021 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for regularisation purpose. The firm shall approach RA concerned pene 30 days from (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai} V Page 17 of 33

Amendment in issue of licence from Seif Ratification Scheme as per para 4.07A of HBP to Self Declared the firm for considering the advance authorisation No. 0311006834 dated 09.09.2021 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 24 M/s. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000424AM24 0311016676 dated 28.07.2022. are not able to fulfil pre-import condition in this license rma) they have applied to amend the license from self ratification scheme as per para 4.07A of HBP to 5; Page 18 of 33

28.07.2022 under the Para 4.07 of HBP instead of Para 4.07A HBP only for (Action: Applicant/RA- Mumbai) Case No. 25 Mis. Allround (india) Vegetable Processing Machines Pvt. Ltd., HR F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00004700AM23

Subject: Extension of EOP against Advance Authorization No.3310030588

dated 06.09.2019. This is a defer case of PRC Meeting No.10/AM24 (PH} held on 12.07.2023 (Case No.01). The applicant had sought personal hearing in terms of Para 2.59 of FTP- 2015-2020, which was afforded on 12.07.2023, but no one appeared on behalf of firm. Accordingly, the Committee decided to defer the case. Applicant’s statement: The matter was taken up. The entire submission made by the applicant was gone through. The applicant stated that they have not process application for modification due to error type of norms show as SION, but DGFT has been resolving the problem when EO extension time period expired. Hence they are requesting to allow six months extension in EOP as per para 4.42 (9) or (c) of HBP 2015-2020. Decision: The Committee after discussing the matter on the basis of justification submitted by the application, decided to call the firm for Personal Hearing as the facts of the case have not been clearly specified by them. _O (Action: Applicant/PRC} a“ Page 19 of 33

tification submitted by the application, decided to call the firm for Personal Hearing as the facts of the case have not been clearly specified by them. _O (Action: Applicant/PRC} a“ Page 19 of 33

balance EO they had applied for an EOP extension for six months and it was granted by RA Mumbai. Under this extension they managed to complete 93.30% of the total obligation while the balance 6.64% of the EO was completed in just 13 days after the last date of extended EOP. They had lined up all their export resources, however, due to delays in payment confirmation from their end customers, they could not ship the products within the given timeline and there was a minimal delay of just 13 days to complete the balance 6.64% of EO with the extended EOP. Hence they are requesting to allow 13 days EOP extension to regularize the subject license, and to waive off the condition of submission of Destruction Certificate for redemption of subject Advance Authorization and waiver from payment of Customs duty . Decision: The Committee went through the submission made by the firm and after discussing the matter at length, the Committee decided the fotlowing:- (i) To condone the delay of 13 days in fulfilling the export obligation against Advance Authorization No.

by the firm and after discussing the matter at length, the Committee decided the fotlowing:- (i) To condone the delay of 13 days in fulfilling the export obligation against Advance Authorization No. 0310818584 dated 17.01.2018o0nly for regularisation purpose. (ii) | To waive off the condition of submission of Destruction Certificate for redemption of subject Advance Authorization. {iii) | The request of waiver from payment of Customs duty and interest was not acceded to by the Committee. The firm shall pay composition fee as per Policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-Mumbai) Case No. 27 Mis. Ralson (India) Ltd., Punjab F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000421AM24

Subject: Extension of EOP against Advance Authorization of

3011000864 dated 08.07.2021. Page 20 of 33

Accordingly, it decided to accede to the request and allowed EOP extension of Advance Authorization No. 3011000864 dated 08.07.2021 for a further period of 6 months from the date of endorsement in proportionate to import already made subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-Ludhiana) Case No. 28 Mis. Ralson (India) Ltd., Punjab F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000422AM24

Subject:Extension of EOP against Advance Authorization No. 3011001573

dated 22.12.2021. Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that due to worldwide effect of Covid- 19 and current geopolitics it is difficult for them to meet the EO in the stipulated time. They were intended to prepare themselves for coming times and projected strong demand in a similar manner. But unfortunately, during and after the second wave of Covid-19 the market completely slumped. There was hardly any new demand for Auto tyre/tubes in the export market. A lot of their orders got cancelled and many were put on hold as customers abroad were unsure of their domestic market scenarios. This meant a great disparity between their projection and actual market demand. Hence they are requesting to allow six month EOP against subject license. examined the submission made by the firm and discussed the matter at iength and observed that there is merit in the case. Accordingly, it decided to accede to the request and allowed EOP extension of Advance Authorization No. 3011001573 dated 22.12.2021for a further period of 6 months from the date of endorsement in proportionate to import already किg subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. —_ firm shall है Page 21 of 33 \

a further period of 6 months from the date of endorsement in proportionate to import already किg subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. —_ firm shall है Page 21 of 33 \

22.09.2021. Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that they have fulfilled EO within the EOP of 22.03.2023 as imposed in the licence and made the import of the item within the validity period of 22.09.2022 but through mistake on their part they have not made full import of the item Silicon” allowed in the licence though they are eligible for import of the same for a balance quantity of 33.400 MT as per the eligibility and filed application for grant of EODC to the Addl.DGFTAhmadabad office and obtained the EODC on 15.09.2022. Since they have obtained the EODC and since the validity period of import is already over, they are approaching DGFT to avail the benefit of the exports made by importing the item ‘silicon’ for a quantity of 33.400 MT as applied for by them. Hence they are requesting to allow six month revalidation against subject license. Decision: The Committee discussed the case at length and found no merit or hardship in the arguments made by the firm and hence decided to reject the request of the firm. (Action: Applicant/RA-Ahmdabad} Case No. 30 Mis. Sakaar Stainless LLP, Madhya Pradesh F.No.HQRPRCAPPL Y0G000416AM24 Subject: Revalidation of Advance Authorization No.

eject the request of the firm. (Action: Applicant/RA-Ahmdabad} Case No. 30 Mis. Sakaar Stainless LLP, Madhya Pradesh F.No.HQRPRCAPPL Y0G000416AM24 Subject: Revalidation of Advance Authorization No. 0311003471 dated 30.04.2021. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they have started business activity from 2019 and obtained subject for fulfilment EO Stainless Steel Welded and Cold Drawn Tubes and Pipes 0.10 MM to 3 MM total Qty. ae Kgs. for FOB value Rs. 2,87,68,000 for import of Cold Rolled Thickness 1.00 MM to 3 MM. They Page 22 of 33

F.No.HQRPRCAPPL 0000045 1AM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 heid on 03.08.2023

Subject: Extension of EOP against Advance Authorization No. 2410043157

dated 14.07.2020. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they had obtained subject licence for the first time and they had made imports under this license of import qty 74.40 MTS against B/E No.8158349 dated 13.07.2020. They had tried to fulfil EO but due to covid-19 and Russia Ukraine War, situation backed out due to which they exhausted all their lead time for re-export which created unwanted situation of not fulfilling export commitment against their import as per requirements of the license conditions. Now they had a new order for the export and if extension was allowed they will surely fulfil the 5.0. , hence they are requesting to allow three month EOP extension against subject license. examined the case in detail and in view of justification provided by the applicant, # decided to accede to the request of the firm and allowed EOP extension for a further period of 3 months from the date of endorsement against Advance Authorization No. 2410043157 dated 14.07.2020subject to payment of composition fees as per policy provisions. The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA- Surat) Case No. 32 Mis. Manoj Ornaments Pvt. Ltd., Maharashtra F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000456AM24 Meeting No. 12/AM24 heid on 03.08.2023

Subject:Replenishment of Gold in respect of Export of ane,

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from the gold which was procured fromt he local traders on payment of duty and texes worth Rs. 62.93 lakhs. For availing replenishment scheme they used to follow procedure in this connection they have made representation to the concerned authorities including GJEPC Customs, MOC and PMO etc and expressed the difficulties faced by them and requested to resolve the long pending issue. Hence they are requesting to allow relaxation to avail replenishment scheme i.e. to procure equivalent quantity of gold exported in the form of jewellery. Decision: The Committee went through the statements made by the firm and noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reason/ justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request. (Action: Applicant) Case No. 33 M/s. Unjha Agro Company, Gujarat F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000463AM24

Subject: Condonation of delay for physical submission of Documents.

Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they are exporting Agriculture Product Seed and have to inform that they have submitted online application for the quarter 01/10/2020. To 31/12/2020 under the file No. AHDTMAAPPLY00039974AM22 and 01/01/221 to 31/03/2021 under file No. AHDTMAAPPLY0047014AM22 Online application was done on time but as per policy they have to submit the manual application on or before 31.12.2021 &Dt- 31.03.2021. However they could submit our manual on Dt- 31.12.2021 &Dt- 31.03.2021 respectively Reason begging, Due to after effect of covid-19 situation pandemic situation our office staff was working at 50% strength only and they were not able to cope up all our administration and documentation matter. Only purchase and sale transactions were more focused during this period in ween give boost to Page 24 of 33

(Action: Applicant) Case No. 34 Mis. Fashion Matrix Overseas, Karnataka F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000451AM24

Subject: Waiver of PC-18 condition against Advance Authorization No.

0711002831 dated 20.03.2020. Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that shipment executed 01 days after the EO validity SB No.4745571 dated 21.09.2021 export validity 20.09.2021. The export shipment was executed on 21.09.2021 and hence requested for approval further to proceed and apply for the redemption application. Hence they are requesting to allow waiver of PC-18 condition to apply for the redemption of above mentioned license. examined the case in detail and in view of justification provided by the applicant, it decided to accede to the request of the firm and allow relaxation of EO period to cover the one day delay against Advance Authorization No. 0711002831 dated 20.03.2020. No other relaxation was allowed.The firm shall approach RA concerned within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: ApplicantRA- Bangalore) Case No. 35 Mis. Pee Vee Textiles Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000473AM24

Subject:Revalidation of MEIS Scrip No. 0319323817 dated amy

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suppliers could not complete and ship our orders in timely and therefore they could not utilize the aforesaid MEIS for debiting custom duty fully and there is remained unutilized balance of INR 928465/- in the aforesaid MEIS license. Hence they are requesting allow revalidation of above mentioned MEIS Scrip. Decision: The Committee discussed the case at length and found no merit or hardship in the arguments made by the firm and hence decided to reject the request of the firm. (Action: Applicant) Case No. 36 M/s. Delux Bearings Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00004636AM23

Subject:Application to PRC under para 2.58 of HBP for relaxation to submit

application of MEIS as there was system error which still persists. Applicant's statement: The applicant has stated that they are unable to submit MEIS application as they were getting error “ 1) Invalid IEC. 2) Please contact Digital certificate Issuing authority.” They had approached RA to resolution of the error but the issue was not resolved. Even they have obtained a fresh digital signatures but the same error persisted. A screen shot of the same is attached for reference. They were getting this issue since 02-07-2022 and were perusing the issue with RA but were unable to submit the application. Now they are approaching PRC with a request to please grant us relaxation along with resolution of error so thye may claim our benefit. Hence they are requesting to allow relaxation to claim MEIS benefits. Decision: The Committee having examined the case on meet basis of justificatio furnished by the firm and observed that there is no merit in firm’s contention and‘ decided to reject the request of the firm. (Action: Applicant) Page 26 of 33

e case on meet basis of justificatio furnished by the firm and observed that there is no merit in firm’s contention and‘ decided to reject the request of the firm. (Action: Applicant) Page 26 of 33

Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that they had applied for finalization of Bills of entry as per the details given and thereafter have filled refund claim of Rs. 1,64,80,650+5, 76,876 paid towards SWS/SCD under MEIS + Rs. 25,99,526 paid under Be No. 8519630 dated 18.08.2020 for Non fulfilment of export obligation. They had approached authorities for re-assessment of the Bills of entry and they received the order from the customs authorities sanctioning the Refund of Rs. 1,70,55,902.00 as per the Order in Original dated 30.08.2022. Hence they are requesting to allow revalidation of above mentioned MEIS script. Decision: The Committee examined the case on the basis of statement made by the firm and discussed the matter at length and observed that there is a merit in the case. Accordingly, the Committee decided to accede to the request of the firm and allowed revalidation of 6 MEIS Scrip Nos. (i) 0310835013 dated 24.02.2020, (ii) 0319213948 dated 19.02.2019, (iii) 0313234088 dated 19.06.2019, (iv) 0319219315 dated 25.03.2019, (v) 0319241611 dated 31.07.2019, & (vi) 0319280835 dated 11.03.2020for a period of 6 months from the date of endorsement to enable re- credit/refund. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-CLA-Mumbai) Case No. 38 M/s. BenzoChem Industries Pvt.

enable re- credit/refund. The firm shall approach RA within 30 days from the date of uploading of the minutes of meeting. (Action: Applicant/RA-CLA-Mumbai) Case No. 38 M/s. BenzoChem Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00004614AM23

Subject: To allow MEIS benefit against the 05 SEZ Dahej Shipping Bills Nos. (i)

4000488 dated 16.01.2020, (ii) 4000738 dated 21.01.2020, (iii) 4001586 dated 05.02.2020, (iv) 4004741 dated 02.05.2020 & (v) 4006687 dated 11.06.2020. Applicant’s statement: This is defer case of PRC Meeting meee O held on 12.05.2023 (Case No.50) wherein Committee decided to defer the matter and ask the firm to submit Bill of Lading before taking final decision in the matter. Page 27 of 33

as the amendment was not updated/transferred in the system. Hence they are requesting to allow MEIS benefits against above mentioned S/Bills. Decision: The Committee reviewed the case on the basis of justification made by the applicant along with the comments received fram DC Dahej SEZ and discussed the matter at length and it decided to allow consideration for grant of MEIS benefit against 5 Shipping Bilis Nos. () 4000488 dated 16.01.2026, {i} 4000738 dated 21.01.2020, (iii) 4001586 dated 05.02.2020, (iv) 4004741 dated 02.05.2020 & (v) 4006687 dated 11.06.2020without any late cut. The Committee also decided to refer the case to PC-3 division for implementation of decision. (Action: Applicant/ PC-3 Division) Case No, 39 M/s. Best Value chem.pvt. Ltd., Vadodara F.No. HQRPRCAPPLY00004554AM24

Subject: Covert drawback shipping bill in Advance license no. 3411002003.

Applicant’s statement: The applicant stated that against the above AA, they have so far imported only import item No. 1 (2- Norbornane Methanol) ITC (HS) 29061390- 551kgs. Vide bill of entry No. 9368169 dated 01.-07.2022 as against allowed quantity in the AA 582.820 kgs. Import item No. 2 (4-Pentenoyl Chloride) ITC (HS) 29159099 they have not imported any quantity. Through oversight, both the above shipping bills were filed under Duty Drawback Scheme (DBK), also in shipping bill No. 1895187 dated 21-06-2023, the product description erroneously indicated as ‘ANAGALBONE CRUDE’ instead of ‘ANAGALBONE’ This is the first and only Advance Authorities they are holding for this export product (ANAGALBONE), and in view of the fact that since they have already imported and हा () import item No.1 under this AA and thereby under obligation to discharge corresponding export Page 28 of 33

F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY00000335AM24

Subject: Extension of EOP against Advance Authorization No. 0310823810

dated 18.09.2018. Applicant's statement: PRC approved EOP extension beyond normal extension. However the approval was with arider to pay compensation fee which amounted to 1.45 crore whereas duty and interest was around 45 lakhs. They request to approve fee as per PN 52/2015-20.They sent repeated mails from January 2023 onwards. The applicant stated that they are Star Export house having export turnover of over Rs.600 Crores. They export various products to over 90 countries. The export of Norfloxacin for current year and preceding 3 years is as follows 19-20 (43450 kgs), 20-21 (78650 kgs) 22-23 till Oct 22. (33852.30 kgs). They had approached PRC for norms for Norfloxacin on the basis of the then existing production process. However norms sanctioned by Norms committee are at extreme loss side. This has put us in losses in terms of duties and interest. They are approaching PRC with intent to get EOP extension so that they can export and reduce loss due to norms being sanctioned at such an extreme low side. Due to Covid, they could not approach and matter got skipped after covid period. The file expired for Export on 187" March 2020 and they could avail 2 extensions to take its validity till 187 March 2021. However due to Covid lockdown it remain unattended. They request to grant EOP extension till 18" November 2023 so that they can execute export under the file and reduce losses.

till 187 March 2021. However due to Covid lockdown it remain unattended. They request to grant EOP extension till 18" November 2023 so that they can execute export under the file and reduce losses. As such market for Norfloxacin is too competitive and to stand in such a competitive market against China with Made in India product necessitates to run industry without losses. Hence they are requesting to allow EOP extension against subject license. Decision: The Committee reviewed and examined the case in detail and in view of justification provided by the applicant, it decided to accede to the request of the firm and allowed EOP extension for a further period of 6 months from the date of endorsement against Advance Authorization No. 0310823810 maven 3 18.09.2018. composition fees will be paid by the applicant as per revised policy provisions(i.e. Page 29 of 33

Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they have obtained subject licence for import of items mentioned in the license for a CIF Value of Rs. 40,00121 with a condition to export items detailed in the license and FOB value Rs. 1,33,48,000 with the stipulated period 36 months. Subsequently, based on the decision of the Norms Committee norms were fixed (for certain inputs) for the subject license and accordingly amendment were carried out to.the license. The said decision of the Norms Committee was communicated to the firm.

mittee norms were fixed (for certain inputs) for the subject license and accordingly amendment were carried out to.the license. The said decision of the Norms Committee was communicated to the firm. It is stated that they have utilized the imported inputs and manufactured and finished products and successfully completed the exports in the year 2010 under the cover of 18 S/Bills. The export proceeds were realized and certified by their Bankers under the Bank Certificates. Subsequently, company filed ANF 4F along with supportive documents moving completion of exports. They have failed to mentioned the license number in the S/Bills which is not the intention but by the unawareness of the procedure. Hence they are requesting to allow waiver of PC-18 condition against subject license. Decision: The Committee discussed the case at length and found no merit or hardship in the arguments made by the firm and hence decided to reject the request of the firm. (Action: Applicant/RA- Chennai) Case No. 42 M/s. ITC Limited, Secunderabad F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY000156626AM22

Subject:To allow MEIS benefit against 5 shipping bills.

26.06.2023 (Case ५०.३2) wherein Committee refer the issue to 15923» ivision for i Applicant’s statement: This is a defer case of PRC Meeting No.08/AM24 held on Page 30 of 33

Bangalore. Decision: The Committee went through the statements made by the firm and noted that the applicant has not submitted any cogent reasor/ justification in support of any genuine hardship faced by them. Accordingly, the Committee decided to reject the request. (Action: Applicant)

Case No. 43 M/s. Davinci Leather Pvt. Ltd., Maraimalai Nagar

F.No.HQRPRCAPPLY000000301AM24

Subject: Request to include manually amended Shipping Bill by Customs, to

the benefit of MEIS Script. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they had exported one full container load consignment from Madhavaram CFS Chennai to Khalid Alurmaih Trade Est-Riyadh on 30" March, 2018 and failed to mentioned MEIS benefit in the S/Bill. The Hon’ble Madras High Court has issued directions to Customs regarding amendment of the S/Bills under Reward Scheme. Hence they are requesting to allow manually amended S/Bill by Customs to the benefit of MEIS Scrip. Customs has issued NOC subject to outcome of Appeal. Amendment Order under Section 149 is not on record. Decision: The Committee after discussing the matter on the basis of justification submitted by the application, decided to refer to pane 3 for seeking a report from Customs Deptt before taking the final decision. (Action: Applicant/ CutomsDeptt.) Page 31 of 33

Kgs. value USD 1331.300 (after nominal wastage of 5% which is allowed). They have fulfilled the commitments in the stipulated given time, but since the license is not amended they are receiving show cause natice. in this regard, they met the officer personally, he has accepted the error and requested to file the same in the PRC. Hence they are requesting to allow EODC against subject license. Decision: The Committee having examined the statement made by the applicant in its application decided to seek a detailed report, from RA, Chennai, before taking decision. (Action: RA-Chennai/Applicant).. Case No, 45 Mis. Mann Tourist Transport Service Pvt.

by the applicant in its application decided to seek a detailed report, from RA, Chennai, before taking decision. (Action: RA-Chennai/Applicant).. Case No, 45 Mis. Mann Tourist Transport Service Pvt. Ltd., Delhi F.No.HQRPRCAPPLYGOOCC0538AM24

Subject: Exemption in Engine capacity for importing Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Vans with 1950 cc Diesel Engines from 2500 cc capacity. Applicant's statement: The applicant stated that they are the official Transport Management Company for providing transport vehicles to MEA for whole of North and East India for all G20 events. They have ordered 20 Ne. Mercedes Sprinter specifically focussing on G20 requirements, but because of policy they cannot import Diesel Vehicles less than 2500 cc capacity. Now a day's world auto industry is more focussed on making environment friendly engines those are much smaller in capacity, more fuel efficient and much more powerful compared to the earlier engines because of technology advancement. These Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans (15 seater capacity) are having 1950 cc, Euro VI, Phase 2 and latest engines with highest standards in the world. These vehicles will heip india to offer the world leaders and dignitaries visiting India a much better choice as per their prevailing status and style. Hosting G20 is India’s prestige and pride movement. And even post G20 they see huge popularity of India and expect lots of different 3 tries delegations/country head and other high profile tourists will be visiting India ih the “ Page 32 of 33 पुल

And even post G20 they see huge popularity of India and expect lots of different 3 tries delegations/country head and other high profile tourists will be visiting India ih the “ Page 32 of 33 पुल

condition regarding engine capacity. All other conditions will be complied by them. Decision: Committee after going through the application and documents submitted by applicant was of the opinion that they are facing a difficulty beyond their control and decided to relax engine capacity condition of minimum 2500 CC for import of 20 numbers of Mercedes Benz Sprinter Mini Bus to be used in the G-20 summit. (Action: Import Licencing div: PC-2/ Applicant) Page 33 of 33