DGFT Minutes

MINUTES OF EPCG COMMITTEE HELD AT 11.00 A.M ON 4.6.2009 IN ROOM NO. 04, UDYOG BHAVAN,  NEW DELHI  UNDER  THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI AMITABH JAIN, ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE.       Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Committee Meeting was held on at 11.00 AM on 4.6.2009.  Following officials participated:   S. No.  Name and Designation 1.         Shri Amitabh Jain,  Addl. DGFT, Chairman 2.         Shri Navneet Goel, DOR, MOF 3.         Shri Akash Taneja, Jt. DGFT 4.         Shri V.C. Aggarwal, Industrial Advisor, Deptt. of Heavy Industries 5.         Shri D.N. Mathur, Deputy I.A.,  Deptt. of Pharmaceutical. 6.         Shri S.K.Jain, Development Officer, DIPP. 7.         Shri Pramod Kumar, Technical Officer, D/o Revenue, Ministry of Finance 8.         Shri Ishwar Singh, Dy. DGFT 9.         Shri Kamlesh Kumar, FTDO (EPCG­I) 10.       Shri A.K.Mehrotra, FTDO (EPCG­II)     2.         Confirmation of Minutes of last  Meeting dated 13.01.2009.   3.         The Committee   approved nexus in respect of the following cases:     S. No. Name of Firm Licence  No. & date Import item Export Product Decision References/basis 1. (A­1) Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Pune. 3130000095 dated 17.1.2001 As  per Agenda Medicaments Pharmaceuticals products Approved Written Comments of Department  of Pharmaceuticals dated. 7.1.09 2 (A­3) Madura Coats Ltd, Madurai 3530000279 dated 17.12.2002 Do Textile  products: yarn  Thread  of Cotton  & Synthetics Approved (Cost  of  Spares being  as  per policy provisions) Written comments of Textile Commissioner  dated 15.5.2009 3. (A­4)

17.12.2002 Do Textile  products: yarn  Thread  of Cotton  & Synthetics Approved (Cost  of  Spares being  as  per policy provisions) Written comments of Textile Commissioner  dated 15.5.2009 3. (A­4) Madura Coats Ltd, Madurai 3530000280 dated 17.12.2002 Do   Do Do Written comments of Textile Commissioner  dated 21.4.2009. 4. (A­5) Amit  Knitting Sahakari  Sanstha 3130000181 dated Do   Do Approved Report  of  Textile Commissioner  dated

Maryadit,  Kolhapur 4.1.2002 19.2.2009. 5. (A­ 18) Weikfiled Products Co.  (I)  (P)  Ltd, Pune 3130000244 dated 18.9.20021 Do Jelly  Crystals, Baking  Powder, Caramel  Topping Custard  Powder, Scourging Powder Approved (Description of Import  item  is to  be  given  as per broucher) As  per  discussion with  the  Technical Authorities present in the meeting   6. (A­19)   GTN  Textiles Limited,  Alwaye Kerala 1030000242 dated 14.01.2003 Do Cotton Yarn Approved Written comments  of Textile Commissioner  dated 4.5.2009. 7. (A­28) The  Great  India Health  Care Management Ltd. 5330000949 dated 20.12.2005 Do Services Approved It was suggested that  cases  approved  by GRC  may  not  be brought  before  the EPCG  Committee.  It was  decided  that  the issue  would  be considered separately in light of provisions of para 2.5 read with

para 2.49.2 of FTP.

(A­29) Mahadev Textiles, Kolhapur. 3130000525 dated 16.10.2003 Do Cotton  /Synthetic fabrics Approved  for  one DG set. As  per  discussion with  the  Technical Authorities  available in the meeting. 9. (A­31) Balaji  Amines Limited, Solapur. 3130000329 dated 26.02.03 Do Dimethylamine Hudrochiloride Triethylamine Approved    Do     10. (A­32) English  Indian Clays  Limited, Pune 5330000762 dated 05.03.2003. Do Processed  China Clay Approved As  per  discussions with  the  Technical Authorities present in the meeting. 11. (A­33) Mahatma  Phule Niyamit Kolhapur 3130000161 dated 1.11.2001 Do Cotton Yarn Approved As  per  discussions with  the  Technical Authorities present in the meeting 12. (A­34) Mahatma  Phule INiyamit, Kolhapur 3130000129 dated 22.6.2001 Do Cotton yarn Approved As  per  discussions with  the  Technical Authorities present in the meeting. 13. (A­38) Bharat  Hotels Limited, Delhi 0330001544 dated Do Services Approved It was suggested that  cases  approved  by

27.11.2001 GRC  may  not  be brought  before  the EPCG  Committee.  It was  decided  that  the issue  would  be considered separately in light of provisions of para 2.5 read with

para 2.49.2 of FTP.

    3.         The Committee deferred the following cases  for following up with the respective Technical Authorities for sending their views/comments and also the firms for sending information/documents requisitioned by the Technical Authorities, etc.:                S. No. Name of Firm Licence No. & date Import item Export product To  be  referred to Observations of  the Committee 14. (A­ 6) Eros International Ltd, Mumbai 0330003474 dated 31.3.2003 As  per Agenda Video Software (pre­recorded video cassettes) DVD Deptt.  of Information  & Technology (DIT) It  was observed  that the  comments of  DIT  are required in the case. 15. (A­ 07) PRP  Granites, Madurai 3530000044 dated 26.7.2000 Do Granite Blocks Reminder  to Firm  for sending wanting information sought  by DIPP It was directed that a reminder may  be  issued to  firm    along with  copy  of Deficiency letter  written by  DIPP  for sending  the information with  a copy to RA, Madurai. 16. (A­ 8) Venky  (India) Limited , Pune. 3130000288  dated 16.12.2000 Do Hatching Egg(Lecithin  for Poultry Feed) Animal Husbandry  & Dairying The Committee desired  that  a D.O letter may be  issued  to Technical Authority. 17.

ed , Pune. 3130000288  dated 16.12.2000 Do Hatching Egg(Lecithin  for Poultry Feed) Animal Husbandry  & Dairying The Committee desired  that  a D.O letter may be  issued  to Technical Authority. 17.

(A­ 10) R.L.  Steels  & Energy  Ltd., Mumbai 0330004997 dated 6.1.2004 Do Alloy/Non  Alloy Steel Flats/Bars. Deferred  to obtain comments from    RA, Mumbai The Committee observed  that RA,  Mumbai had  rejected the  case. Hence,  it  was desired  that  a report from RA may  be obtained. 18. (A­ 11) Technova Imaging  Systems(P) Limited 0330004410 dated 29.9.2003 Do Off­set  Printing Plates  used  for Image Transfer. Deferred  to obtain opinion of  Heavy Industry. The Representative of   Ministry of Heavy Industries (DHI)  opined that  the  issue pertained  to them  and  may be  referred  to them  for  their views. 19. (A­ 12) TIDC  India Limited, Chennai 0430000106 dated 6.6.2000 Do Industrial Roller/Automotive Timing Chain Deferred  to issue  final reminder  to firm  for sending requisite information The Committee observed  that the  firm  has not  furnished application with enclosures, Catalogue  of the  C.G  and justification establishing nexus between imported goods  and chain  of production  of export product, as asked for by DIPP. 20. (A­ 14) Abad  Overseas (P0  Ltd., Cochin. 1030000203 dated 5.8.2002  Do Frozen fish and fishery products Deferred  to obtain view of D/Animal The Committee desired  to

uct, as asked for by DIPP. 20. (A­ 14) Abad  Overseas (P0  Ltd., Cochin. 1030000203 dated 5.8.2002  Do Frozen fish and fishery products Deferred  to obtain view of D/Animal The Committee desired  to

Husbandry and  Dairying Development. obtain comments  of Tech. Authority  and send  a  D.O. letter to TA. 21. (A­ 16) Taj’s  Knit  (P) Ltd., Pune 3130000116 dated 30.3.2001 Do Knitted item like socks and other hosiery items. Deferred  to obtain  report of RA The representative of  Textile Commr. Informed  that the  firm  did not  import  the CG.  The Committee directed  that  a report from RA may  be obtained. 22. (A­ 17) Polybond  India Pvt.  Limited, Pune 3130000427dated07.07.2003 Do Injection moulded Rubber Goods. Deferred  for further examination and  for   obtaining  comments  of DIPP The Committee desired  that the  issue  of allowability of  second hand CG may be  examined and  view  of DIPP  may  be obtained. 23. (A­ 20) Navjeevan Txtiles Corporation  , Pune 3130000115  dated 2103.2001 Do Weft  Knitted Fabricks Deferred  to obtain  written comments  of O/o  Textile Commissioner. The Committee desired  that written comments  of Textile Commissioner may  be obtained. 24. (A­ 21) Idea  Cellular Ltd, Pune 3130000412  dated 20.06.2003 Do International Roaming Service. Deferred  to obtain  written comments  of Deptt.  of Telecom.   The Committee directed  that  a D.O. letter may be  sent  to  the

Pune 3130000412  dated 20.06.2003 Do International Roaming Service. Deferred  to obtain  written comments  of Deptt.  of Telecom.   The Committee directed  that  a D.O. letter may be  sent  to  the

Technical Authority. 25. (A­ 22) Amphenol Interconnect India  Pvt Limited., Pune 3130000398  dated 29.05.2003 Do Connectors and parts of connectors Deferred  to obtain  comments  of Deptt.  of  Information  & Technology. The Committee observed  that the  case  does not  pertain  to DIPP to whom references were sent. Comments  of DIT  may  be obtained. 26. (A­ 24) Bio­ved­ Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., Pune 3130000113  dated 13.03.2001 Do Ayurvedic Capsules I.E. Artex Deferred  to obtain  comments  of Deptt.  of    AYUSH The representative of  Deptt.  of Pharmaceutical informed  that the  case pertains  to Deptt.  of AYUSH,  Mo Health& Family Welfare. 27. (A­ 25) Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd 3130000310  dated 27.01.2003. Do Medicaments­ Pharmaceutical Products. Deferred  to obtain  comments  of Deptt.  of    Pharmaceutical The Committee observed  that the  case  does not  relate  to C&PC  and DIPP to whom references were sent. 28. (A­ 26) Veruna  Impex Ltd, Pune 3130000082 dated01.12.2000 Do Mercerised Cotton yarn Deferred  to obtain  comments  of RA  regarding  Import of CG. The representative of  Textile Commr. informed  that the  firm  has not  imported the  Capital Goods  against the  licence. The

on yarn Deferred  to obtain  comments  of RA  regarding  Import of CG. The representative of  Textile Commr. informed  that the  firm  has not  imported the  Capital Goods  against the  licence. The

Committee desired  that report from RA may  be obtained. 29. (A­ 30) Dyna  – Automotive Stampings  Pvt Ltd, Pune. 3130000491  dated 11.09.2003 Do Heat Shield (Pressed/Stamped parts) Deferred  to obtain  report from DIPP The representative of  DIPP informed  that they  have  not received application and  other documents sent  earlier.. The Committee directed  that the  documents may be sent to DIPP again. 30. (A­ 35) Videocon Appliances Ltd, Mumbai. 0330000155  dated 24.02.2000 Do Washing Machines, Refrigerators and Air Conditioners. Deferred  to obtain  report from DIPP          ­do­ 31. (A­ 37)   PLNConstru­ ction(P)  .Ltd, New Delhi 0530134482  dated  09­07­ 2003 Do Construction and related services. Deferred  to obtain catalogue  and end use of CG from the firm. The Committee observed  that the  catalogue of  CG.  Is  not available  on record  and hence the same may  be  called from  the    firm and RA.     The Committee observed that the following cases  are not only for nexus­approval and involve policy issues also. Hence, the Committee directed that these cases may be examined on file:   S. No. Name of Firm Licence No. & date Import items Export items Decision  of the Committee Observations  of  the Committee 32. (A­9)   ABB  Ltd, Mumbai 0330004164 dated Do Transformer To  be examined  on The  Committee observed  that  these

rt items Export items Decision  of the Committee Observations  of  the Committee 32. (A­9)   ABB  Ltd, Mumbai 0330004164 dated Do Transformer To  be examined  on The  Committee observed  that  these

38 (A­2) PRP  Granites, Madurai 3530000198 dated 9.4.2002   Do     Dimensional Granite  Blocks Dressed.      Do The  Committee observed  that  the import  items  are consumables  which are not allowed under the Scheme. 21.08.2003 file cases  are  related  to policy  issues  which may be dealt with on file..  The  cases  may thereafter  be  put  up before Committee. 33. (A­13) Cipla  Ltd, Mumbai. 0330002706 Do Pharmaceuticals and Formulations   Do           ­Do­ 34. (A­15) JSK  Hotels  (P) Ltd, Jaipur 1330001663 dated 09.08.2007. Do Residential Luxury Hotel  &  Catering services.   Do           ­Do 35. (A­23) Bloom Packaging  Pvt., Delhi 03500392 dated 16.4.1997 Do PTFE  High  Barrier Carbouys.    Do           ­Do­ 36. (A­27) Sumi Motherson Innovative Engg.  Ltd, Noida 0530133740 dated 15.1.2003 Do Injection  moulded plastic  parts  and components  for automobiles  and parts    and components  for wiring Harnnesses.   Do            ­Do­ 37. (A­36) Videocon International Ltd. 0330001589 dated 14.12.2001   DO Glass  parts  for colour  picture tube,  CTV sets and sub­assemblies B&W TVS and sub assemblies    Do            ­Do­       The Committee rejected the following case:     S. No Name of firm Licence No. & date Import items Export Products Decision of the Committee Observations  of  the Committee       The  Meeting  ended  with    thanks  to  the Chair.