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MINUTES OF EPCG COMMITTEE MEETING HELD UNDER CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI V. K. GUPTA, ADGFT AT 11.00 AM ON 29.09.2011   Following officers attended the meeting:   a.     Shri Anil Kumar Singh, Joint DG, DGFT b.     Shri K. K. Tiwari, Industrial Adviser, D/o Heavy Industry c.     Dr. R. A. Lal, Director, O/o Textile Commissioner, Noida d.     Shri A. K. Pandey, Sr. Technical Director, D/o Revenue e.     Dr. S.S. Tak, Deputy Industrial Adviser, M/o Steel f.      Shri Ishwar Singh, Deputy DG, DGFT g.     Shri A. K. Gopal, FTDO (EPCG.I), DGFT h.     Shri S. K. Swarnkar, FTDO (EPCG.II), DGFT   2.            Minutes of the last Meeting held on 24.08.2011 were confirmed.   3.            The Committee deliberated upon all the cases and following decisions were taken:   SI. No. Firms Name EPCG Licence  No. and Date Request  of the firm Decision  of the  EPCG Committee 1 M/s Laxmi Narayan Agro Industries, Jalgaon F.No.01/36/218/71/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                              0330001943 Dated 28.03.2002 Re­fixation of  EO  and extension  in EOP. The Committee observed  that

Para 5.11.3 of

HBP  provides for  automatic EO  extension in  the  event of  ban  on export product  for  a period equivalent  of duration  of  ban  and acceded  to the request of the  firm  for extension  in Export Obligation Period.    The Committee further observed  that

Para  5.2  of

FTP  allows import  of Capital  Goods at  3% Customs  duty for  AGRO units  subject to  fulfilment of  export obligation equivalent  to 6  times  of

duty saved on capital  goods, in  12  years from Authorization issue  date and, therefore, allowed  the re­fixation  of EO as  6  times of  duty  saved amount instead  of  5 times  of  CIF value. 2 M/s Hari Mohan Agro Industries, Jalgaon F.No.01/36/218/70/AM­12/EPCG­I 0330000867 Dated 01.02.2001 and 0330002957 Dated 18.12.2002 Re­fixation of  EO  and extension  in EOP  in respect  of  2 licences issued to the firm. The Committee observed  that

Para 5.11.3 of

HBP  provides for  automatic EO  extension in  the  event of  ban  on export product  for  a period equivalent  of duration  of  ban  and acceded  to the request of the  firm  for extension  in Export Obligation Period.    The Committee further observed  that

Para  5.2  of

FTP  allows import  of Capital  Goods at  3% Customs  duty for  AGRO units  subject to  fulfilment of  export obligation equivalent  to 6  times  of duty saved on capital  goods, in  12  years from

Authorization issue  date and, therefore, allowed  the re­fixation  of EO  as  6  times of  duty  saved amount instead  of  5 times  of  CIF value. 3 M/s Mafatlal Denim Ltd., Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/183/AM­11/EPCG­I EPCG Authorizations issued  during 2006  and 2007 Re­fixation of  Annual Average Export Obligation. The  case  was discussed  in the  last meeting  with the  direction to  the  firm  to submit technical inputs  to  Dr. R.  A.  Lal, Director,  O/o Textile Commissioner, Noida.  Representative of  the  firm appeared  for personal hearing before the Committee.  They reiterated  that the  machines imported  in 1996 were for open  end Denim  and machines imported  in 2006  and 2007 were for Ringframe Denim.  Both the  clothes are  not  same. The  technical authorities confirmed that  the  open end  denim, on  the  basis of  which Export Obligation was  imposed against  the licences

for Ringframe Denim.  Both the  clothes are  not  same. The  technical authorities confirmed that  the  open end  denim, on  the  basis of  which Export Obligation was  imposed against  the licences

issued  during 2006­07, cannot  be manufactured by  the  Capital Goods imported against  the subject licences. Therefore,  the exports  taken into  account for computation of  Exports need  to  be excluded  and export obligation refixed.    The firm  will submit revised CAC  for refixation  of Annual Average Export Obligation  to the  Regional Authority.    4 M/s AVL Technical Centre Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon   F.N. 01/36/218/26/AM­12/EPCG­I 0530132281 Dated 30.10.2001 (a)      Condonation of  block­ wise fulfillment of EO  for  3rd Block  of  5th & 6th year to be  fulfilled in subsequent block  of years  within validity  of licence. (b)      To allow extension  of export obligation for  shortfall of  14.10% of  3rd  block of  5th  &  6th years  to  be fulfilled  in subsequent block  of years It was decided to  allow condonation of  block­wise performance as  per  the provisions  of

Para  5.8.3  of

HBP  (Vol.  I) subject  to payment  of composition fee  of  2%  on duty  saved amount  in proportion  to the shortfall at the  end  of each  block. Extension  of export obligation beyond October, 2009 has  been allowed  for two  years subject  to payment  of

years. composition fee  of  2%  for each year.     5 M/s  Hindustan  Apparels Industries, Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/49/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0330001418 Dated 11.10.2001 Condonation  of Average  Export Obligation  as exports  are  in excess  of  75%  of the annual value of production The  Committee  observed  that

Para  6.5(v)  of  Exim  Policy

[1997­2002]  :  provides  that “If  the  exporter  achieves  an export  of  75%  of  the  annual value of the production of the relevant  export  product,  the export  obligation  against  the EPCG  licence  shall  be subsumed  under  that  export, provided  the  aggregate  value of  such  exports  during  the specified  period  shall  not  be less  than  the  aggregate  value of  the  export  value  of  the export  obligation  fixed  under

Paragraph  6.2  of  this  Policy.

The  Committee,  therefore, decided  to  accede  to  the request  of  the  firm  with directions  to  submit  CAC Certificate,  total  production and  export  figures  as  well  as ANF­5B  alongwith  App.  26A for issuance of EODC.  6 M/s  Lasenor  Charbhuja Foods Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/38 /AM­12/EPCG­I     0330022950 Dated 15.05.2009 Addition of  Factory address  in Condition  Sheet attached  to  EPCG Authorization. The  Committee  observed  that the  new  address  is  already mentioned in the IEC/RCMC of the  firm  and  the  request  of the firm is to add the subject address  in  the  EPCG  licence.  The  Committee  allowed endorsement  of  address  i.e. G­57,  5  Star  Industrial  Area, MIDC,  Butibori,  Nagpur subject  to  the  condition  that the  firm  would  submit  fresh installation  certificate  also  if Capital Goods imported earlier are  to  be  installed  at  new premises.   7 M/s Lexi Pens [India] Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/50 /AM­12/EPCG­I 0330003626 Dated 13.05.2003 Addition of  Factory address  in Condition  Sheet attached  to  EPCG Authorization. It was  observed  that  the  new address  is  already  mentioned in  the  IEC/RCMC  of  the  firm and the request of the firm is to  add  the  subject  address  in the  EPCG  licence.    The Committee  allowed endorsement  of  address  i.e. Survey  No.  201/4­A(25), Hingraj  Industrial  Estate,

and the request of the firm is to  add  the  subject  address  in the  EPCG  licence.    The Committee  allowed endorsement  of  address  i.e. Survey  No.  201/4­A(25), Hingraj  Industrial  Estate,

g j , Athiawad,  Dabhel,  Daman subject  to  the  condition  that the  firm  would  submit  fresh installation  certificate  also  if Capital Goods imported earlier are  to  be  installed  at  new premises.   8 M/s  Bhadra  International Limited, New Delhi F.No.01/36/218/113 /AM­12/EPCG­I 053015625 Dated 17.08.2011 Import  of  special Ground  Handling Equipments for use at  International Airports  of  India under  EPCG Scheme. It  was  observed  that  the  firm proposes  to  import  6  types (Conveyor  Blet  Loader, Lavatory  Service  Units,  Water Service  Units,  Self­propelled Passenger Steps model, Pallet Container  Deck  Loader  and Pallet  &  Container Transporter)  of  Ground handling Equipments covering 26 items. It has been decided not to grant  EPCG  benefits forthwith  for  import  of ground  handling equipment  by  service providers in airport sector. 9 M/s  Celebi  Ground Handling  Delhi  Pvt.  Ltd, New Delhi M/s  Celebi  Airport Services  India  Pvt.  Ltd, Mumbai F.No. 01/36/218/138 /AM­12/EPCG­I 0530151353 Dated 23.02.2010 and 0330023006 Dated 26.05.2009     Regularization  of EPCG  Authorization No.  0530151353 dated  23.02.2010 issued  to  M/s Celebi  Ground Handling Delhi Pvt. Ltd.,  New  Delhi and  no. 0330023006  dated 26.05.2009  issued to  M/s  Celebi Airport  Services India  Pvt.  Ltd., Mumbai  for  import of  Aircraft  Tow Tractors,  Apron Buses,

Handling Delhi Pvt. Ltd.,  New  Delhi and  no. 0330023006  dated 26.05.2009  issued to  M/s  Celebi Airport  Services India  Pvt.  Ltd., Mumbai  for  import of  Aircraft  Tow Tractors,  Apron Buses,  Baggage Carts,  Co­buses, Lavatory  Carts  etc. by  allowing  waiver of  recovery proceedings  in respect  of Authorizations issued to the firms. Case  was  considered  and  it was  decided  to  reject  the request  of  the  applicant  to regularize the licences. 10 M/s Jewel  Consumer  Care Private Limited, Baroda F.No. 01/36/218/91 /AM­12/EPCG­I 3430000059 Dated 27.06.2002 (a)   To accept the export  of “Toothbrush”  for completing  EO against the licence. (i.e.  inclusion  of alternate  product towards  fulfillment of EO). The  Committee  decided  to allow  counting  of  exports  of toothbrushes  besides  export of  hangers  for  fulfilment  of export  obligation  subject  to the  condition  that  the  firm would  also  fulfil  Annual Average  Export  Obligation  of alternate product so allowed.

des  export of  hangers  for  fulfilment  of export  obligation  subject  to the  condition  that  the  firm would  also  fulfil  Annual Average  Export  Obligation  of alternate product so allowed.

) (b)  To  adjust  the exports  done during  the  block years  2008­09  and 2009­10  towards fulfillment  of exports  done during  preceding block  years  i.e. during  2003­04  to 2007­2008. p 11 M/s  AAR  ESS  International  Pvt. Ltd F.No.18/26/AM  06/EPCG­ I 0530134037 dated 02.04.2003   50%  Waiver  of export  obligation and  permission  for issuance  of  fresh Authorization  for import  of  another car  under  EPCG Scheme  in replenishment  to  a severely  accidented totally lost car The  committee  decided  to defer  the  case  with  the directions  to  call  the  firm  for Personal  Hearing  in  the ensuing  meeting  with  details as  to  the  reasons  for  lesser amount of insurance; detailed justification  for  waiver  of export  obligation;  and  the year­wise  up­to­date  exports, duly  certified  by  CA,  made between  the  date  of registration of the vehicle and date of accident. 12 M/s  National  Printers, Ranchi F.No.18/97/ AM­12/EPCG­II No.  2130000078 dated 18.02.2009. Addition  of  the Multi  Coloured Printed  books  with ITC  HS  code 49019910 in EPCG authorization The  Committee  observed  that ‘multicoloured  printed  books’ is a general description which covers  all  types  of  books regardless of the fact that it is single  coloured  or multicoloured.    The  imported machines  can  be  used  for production  of  four­coloured

neral description which covers  all  types  of  books regardless of the fact that it is single  coloured  or multicoloured.    The  imported machines  can  be  used  for production  of  four­coloured printing  of  paper  used  for various  purposes.    It  was, therefore,  decided  to  accede to the request. 13. M/s  Orient  Press  Limited, Mumbai F. No. 18/71/ AM­10/EPCG­II 0330021756 Dated. 05.11.2008; 0330021755 Dated. 05.11.2008; 0330021472 Dated. 30.09.2008 and 0330021471 Dated. 30.09.2008   Re­fixation  of annual  average export  obligation against  EPCG authorization  No. 0330021756  dated 05.11.2008; No.0330021755 dated  05.11.2008; No.0330021472 dated  30.09.2008 and  0330021471 dated 30.09.2008. The  Committee  decided  to defer  the  case  with  the directions to call from the firm additional  information  as  to how  much  of  exports  made by the lost unit for fixation of annual  average  export obligation;  quantum  of exports  made  prior  to occurrence  of  fire  accident; and status of the unit as to its revival  and  exports  made  by it,  if  any,  till  date.  They  may come  for  PH  also  if  they  so desire with CAC showing total production  and  year­wise export details. 14 M/s  Polygenta Technologies  Limited, Mumbai F.No.18/103 As per annexure­I Counting  of services  for fulfillment  of  upto 50%  export obligation  against 14 EPCG The Committee noted that the export  obligation  may  be fulfilled  by  exports  of  goods manufactured/services rendered by the applicant as

llment  of  upto 50%  export obligation  against 14 EPCG The Committee noted that the export  obligation  may  be fulfilled  by  exports  of  goods manufactured/services rendered by the applicant as

/AM­12/EPCG­II 14  EPCG authorizations  from the date of issue of authorization. e de ed by t e app ca t as per  Para  5.5(i)  of  FTP.  Further,  upto  50%  export obligation  may  also  be fulfilled  by  export  of  other goods  manufactured  or services provided by the same firm/company  or  group company.    Having  regard  to the  above  provisions,  the Committee decided to include the  export  of  ‘services’  for fulfilment of export obligation subject  to  the  condition  that the  firm  has  to  maintain annual  average  export obligation  of  the products/services  so  included and  satisfy  condition  of  Para 9.53  of  FTP  for  services exports. 15 M/s Quality Cine Labs Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai F.No.18/1046/AM­ 12/EPCG­II 0330009204 dated 18.07.2005, 0330007794 dated 03.02.2005  and 0330008026 dated 28.02.2005 Condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  for  1st Block. Facility  is  allowed  as  per  the provisions  of  Para  5.8.3  of HBP  (Vol.  I)  subject  to payment  of  2%  composition fee  of  duty  saved  amount  in proportion  to  the  shortfall  at the end of each block. It was, therefore,  decided  to  accede to the request of the firm. 16 M/s  Shree  Steel  Wire Ropes Ltd, Raigad F.No.01/36/218/75 /AM­11/EPCG­I 003500638 Dated. 02.12.1997 Deletion  of  annual average  EO  against EPCG  authorization No.  003500638 dated 02.12.1997.

16 M/s  Shree  Steel  Wire Ropes Ltd, Raigad F.No.01/36/218/75 /AM­11/EPCG­I 003500638 Dated. 02.12.1997 Deletion  of  annual average  EO  against EPCG  authorization No.  003500638 dated 02.12.1997. It  was  decided  to  defer  the case with the directions to call for  additional  information  as to  the  list  of  Capital  Goods with  Catalogue  and  date  of installation,  quantum  of exports taken into account for computation  of  annual average  export  obligation against  the  subsequent licences, detailed list of earlier machinery  duly  certified  by Chartered  Engineer  indicating date  of  manufacture.    Firm may  also  come  for  PH  if desires. 17 M/s Sreerampur Steels (P) Ltd, Kolkata F.No.18/107 /AM­12/EPCG­II   Request  for  (i) condnation  of block­wise  export obligation  for  1nd Block  &  (ii) inclusion  of  ‘Mill Scale’ as additional export  product  for fulfillment of entire export obligation. The  committee  decided  to defer  the  case  with  the directions  to  call representative  of  the  firm  for Personal  Hearing  with  the details of export obligation so far fulfilled and documents as to  the  RCMC/Industrial Licence  for  manufacturing  of ‘mill scale’. 18 Jt.  DGFT,  Bangalore  & M/s  Shiva  &  Shiva Orthopedic  Hospital  Pvt. N. A. Grant  of  EPCG authorization  for import of LCD / TV The  Committee  observed  that the  Hospital  services  are  for Orthopaedic,  trauma  and

M/s  Shiva  &  Shiva Orthopedic  Hospital  Pvt. N. A. Grant  of  EPCG authorization  for import of LCD / TV The  Committee  observed  that the  Hospital  services  are  for Orthopaedic,  trauma  and

Ltd. F.No.18/59 /AM­12/EPCG­II Sets. O t opaed c, t au a a d plastic  surgery  requiring longer  stay  of  in  house patients;  it  is  very  important to  provide  premium  room healthcare displays and health information  and compassionate  service;  and TVs  with  health  tips, physiotherapy  tips  are  critical for  the  international  patients. The  Committee  also  observed that the hospital can earn free foreign  exchange  by rendering  hospital  services and  as  such  decided  to accede  to  the  request  of  the firm. 19 M/s Tata Motors, Mumbai F.No.18/157 /AM­11/EPCG­II 0330015605 Dated. 28.03.2007 Export  of  Capital goods  imported under  EPCG Scheme  for  repairs and import thereof. It  was  decided  to  defer  the case  for  next  meeting.  Representative of the firm may come for PH, if desires. 20 M/s  Tirupur Thirukkumaran  Textiles (P) Ltd, Tirupur. F.No.18/99 /AM­12/EPCG­II 3230000494 Dated. 02.01.2001 The  firm  has requested  for  (i) extension in export obligation  period (ii) condonation  of Block­wise  EO;  & (ii)  acceptance  of export of additional product  like readymade garments  towards fulfillment  of  both specific and annual export  obligation against  EPCG authorization  No. 3230000494  dated 02.01.2001. The  Committee  observed  that these  requests  are  covered under  Paras  5.11,  5.8.3  of HBP and 5.5(i) of FTP subject to  payment  of

ainst  EPCG authorization  No. 3230000494  dated 02.01.2001. The  Committee  observed  that these  requests  are  covered under  Paras  5.11,  5.8.3  of HBP and 5.5(i) of FTP subject to  payment  of  applicable composition  fee  prescribed therefor  and  decided  to accede to the requests of the firm.  It  was  also  felt  that  probably EO extension of 2 years is not needed  as  exports  are  more than 75% of their production. As per Para 6.5(v) [FTP 2000­ 2001]  Annual  Average  would be  subsumed  for  the  years when  exports  are  more  than 75%  of  production  and specific EO. 21. M/s  Sri  Sudhindra  Offset Process, Bangalore 0730001590 Dated 17.02.2004 (i)  Extension  in EOP for two years;  (ii)    Condonation of  block­wise  EO for  2nd  and  3rd blocks  against EPCG  Authorization No.  0730001590 dated 17.02.2004 Requests  are  covered  under Paras  5.11  and  5.8.3  of  HBP subject  to  payment  of applicable  composition fee/custom  duty  prescribed therein.  22. M/s Universal Granites, Talavadi, Erode Yet to be issued Issuance  of  EPCG Authorization  for import of Tippers Import  of  ‘Tippers’  is  allowed for mining sector as per Policy Circular  48  dated  19.12.2008 and  hence  decided  to  allow EPCG  Authorization  for quarrying also. 23 M/s  Strategic  Engg.  P. Ltd Chennai 0430000068 Dated Deletion  of  the decision taken in The  Committee  noted  that there is a marginal shortfall of

ow EPCG  Authorization  for quarrying also. 23 M/s  Strategic  Engg.  P. Ltd Chennai 0430000068 Dated Deletion  of  the decision taken in The  Committee  noted  that there is a marginal shortfall of

Ltd., Chennai Dated 22.03.2000 decision  taken  in EPCG  Committee meeting  held  on 03.06.2010 regarding conversion  from zero  duty  to  10% duty  scheme  in respect  of  EPCG Authorization  No. 043000068  dated 22.03.2000 there  is  a  marginal  shortfall  of 3.71%  in  meeting  the threshold  limit  of  90% mandated  under  Zero  Duty EPCG  Scheme(RE:2000).    The Committee  also  noted  that  the firm  could  not  import  MDR radial  carriage  for  third  axis due  to  ban  of  US  Government on  export  of  the  same  in  the wake  of  1999  Pokhran  blasts. However,  the  case  was deferred  as  it  is  under consideration  of  Appellate Authority  against  adjudication order. 24. Clarification  sought  by JDGFT,  Ludhiana  (in respect  of  M/s  Lovely International  Trust), Chandigarh (in respect of M/s  Dev  Bhumy Educational  Trust)  and Mumbai  (in  respect  of M/s  Munich  Re  India Services Pvt. Ltd.) N.A. 1.      Clarification on  EPCG Authorization  for import  of Furniture/Bed  by Educational Institutes. 2.      Clarification on  EPCG Authorization  for import  of Bathroom  fittings, Exercise  Machine, Furniture  Items, Modular  Kitchen, etc. 3.      Clarification on  EPCG Authorization  for import  of Furniture  for export  of insurance  related services. Members  felt  that  import  of furniture  for  Educational Institutes  and  furniture  for

Clarification on  EPCG Authorization  for import  of Furniture  for export  of insurance  related services. Members  felt  that  import  of furniture  for  Educational Institutes  and  furniture  for insurance related services is not mentioned  specifically  in  the definition  of  Capital  Goods  in

Para  9.12  of  FTP.  Members

sought  for  list  of  furniture items  etc.  and  decided  to defer  the  case  and  hear  the applicants  in  next  meeting  if they so desire. 25. M/s  Kanchan  India  Ltd., Bhilwara 1.      1330002035  Dated 24.02.2009   2.      1330002106  Dated 28.04.2009   3.      1330002121  Dated 15.05.2009   4.      1330002179  Dated 29.06.2009   5.      1330002180  Dated 29.06.2009   6.      1330002292  Dated 24.09.2009   7.      1330002293  Dated 24.09.2009   8.      1330002722  Dated 17.09.2010 Addition  of alternate products, addition of  ITC(HS)  code in  the  existing export  product and  clubbing  of all  licences  with EPCG  Licence  No. 1330002035 dated 24.02.2009 It  was  decided  to  defer  the case  with  directions  to  call  for additional  details  as  to  the  in­ house capacity of the firm for  manufacturing  of  ‘Made  Ups’ and  Ready  Made  Garments’ which  are  sought  to  be included  for  fulfilling  the export  obligation  against  the subject  licence.  Exporter  may also  come  for  PH,  if  he  so desires, in the next meeting of the Committee.   26. M/s Devashree Foods Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 0330020948 Dated 11.08.2008 Refixation  of specific  EO against  import  of dairy machinery in terms  of  excise Notification It  was  observed  that  the  firm had  applied  for  issuance  of EPCG licence for Capital Goods covered  under  Chapter  4  of ITCHS  Code  No.  04051000.  It was also noted that the Excise Notn. No. 6/2006 exempts

that  the  firm had  applied  for  issuance  of EPCG licence for Capital Goods covered  under  Chapter  4  of ITCHS  Code  No.  04051000.  It was also noted that the Excise Notn. No. 6/2006 exempts

ot o 6/ 006 e e pts machineries  used  for  dairy products  from  excise  duty.  It was,  therefore,  decided  to allow  refixation  of  specific  EO against  the  subject  licence(s) on  the  basis  of  basic  custom duty /CVD/cess i.e. @12.34%. 27. M/s Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Mumbai 2430000227 Dated 17.03.2004 To  set  off  excess export performance against  shortfall during  the preceding  years for  maintaining annual average for redemption  of EPCG Authorization  No. 2430000227 dated 17.03.2004. The  firm’s  request  is  for  off­ setting  the  excess  export  in subsequent  block  against  the shortfall of the previous block. However, as per  para 5.8.2 of HBP.Vol.I,  the  export obligation of a particular block of  year  may  be  set  off  by  the excess  exports  made  in  the preceding  block  year.  It  was decided to allow the off­setting excess  exports  made  in  the subsequent  block  of  year against  the  previous  block  of years, on payment of 2% duty in proportion to the shortall  in earlier block. 28. M/s Maithan Alloys Ltd., Kolkata 0230003059 Dated 04.03.2008 Clarification  whether  the  items of  import  can  be considered  as Capital  Goods  for the  purpose  of Export  Product indicated. The  Committee  on  20.7.2011 had decided that “the items of import  are  not  covered  under the  definition  of  capital  goods and  hence  it  was  decided  to

rpose  of Export  Product indicated. The  Committee  on  20.7.2011 had decided that “the items of import  are  not  covered  under the  definition  of  capital  goods and  hence  it  was  decided  to give  directions  to  the concerned  RA  to  cancel  the subject  EPCG  authorizations and  recover  duty  with interest”.  On representation, it was decided to defer the case and allow PH to the exporter, if desired, next meeting. 29. M/s  Indian Immunologicals  Ltd., Hyderabad 093005355 Dated 04.12.2009 Condonation  of maintenance  of Annual  AEO against  EPCG Licence  No. 0930005355 dated  04.12.2009 as  the  firm  have fulfilled  the Average  AEO  for alternative product completely alongwith  the refixed  additional EO. The  Committee  observed  that the  firm’s  original  export product(s),  viz.  sheep  pox vaccine,  Rinderpest  vaccine, Hepatitis,  Pronovirus Leptosperosis  Distemper  were banned  in  the  Middle  East wherein  these  products  were registered.  The  firm  exported Foot  and  Mouth  Disease Vaccine and fulfilled the export obligation  including  average EO  in  respect  of  Foot  and Mouth  Disease  Vaccine.  The Committee allowed counting of exports  of  FMD  Vaccine  for fulfilment  of  export  obligation against  the  subject  licence  as machinery  imported  under EPCG  Scheme  is  capable  of manufacturing  the  product exported. 30. M/s Lavasa Corporation EPCG licences Allowing transfer The Committee observed that

ect  licence  as machinery  imported  under EPCG  Scheme  is  capable  of manufacturing  the  product exported. 30. M/s Lavasa Corporation EPCG licences Allowing transfer The Committee observed that

M/s  Lavasa  Corporation Limited, Mumbai EPCG  licences issued  during 2008­10 Allowing  transfer of  Hotel Equipments  to Group  Companies viz.    i.   Lakeview Club Limited     ii.      Dasve Convention Center Limited  iii.   Lavasa  Hotels Limited The  Committee  observed  that all  the  imported  Capital  Goods are  installed  at  the  same premises where it was originally planned.    The  Committee further  observed  that  the Companies,  where  the equipments  are  to  be transferred,  are  covered  under the  definition  of  Group company in terms of provision of  Para  9.28  of  FTP.    The Committee,  therefore,  decided to accede to the request of the firm. 31. M/s  Riddhi  Siddhi  Gluco Biols Ltd., Ahmedabad 03501102 Dated 11.02.1999 and 0111224 Dated 11.06.1999 (i)  Change  of  name from  M/s  Bhavari Starch  Ltd.  (BSL)  to M/s  Riddhi  Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd.;   (ii)      Extension  in export  obligation period  for  2  years against  EPCG Authorization  No. 03501102  dated 11.02.1999  &  No. 0111224  dated 11.06.1999; and   (iii)   Transfer of both the  EPCG Authorizations  from RA,  Mumbai  to  RA, Ahmedabad. The Committee  noted  that  M/s Bhavri Starch Ltd.(BSL), a sick unit  registered  with  BIFR  vide registration  number  114/2005 dated 04.05.2005, recipient of 2  EPCG  authorizations,  was taken  over  by  IDBI  under SARFAESI  Act  and  transferred

SL), a sick unit  registered  with  BIFR  vide registration  number  114/2005 dated 04.05.2005, recipient of 2  EPCG  authorizations,  was taken  over  by  IDBI  under SARFAESI  Act  and  transferred to  M/s  Shivana  Agri  Marketing Ltd.  and  subsequently  to  M/s Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Boils Ltd..  The  Committee  further  noted that the assets and liabilities of the  licence  holder  has  been taken  over  by  the  applicant firm.  Therefore, the liability for export  obligation  in  respect  of 2  EPCG  Authorizations  also  lie with  M/s  Riddhi  Siddhi  Gluco Boils  Ltd.    The  Committee, however,  deferred  the  case pending  information  as  to  the existing  status  and  location  of the  Capital  Goods/detailed status  report  from  RA  and applicant about action initiated by  investigating authority/custom/DGFT  or  any other body.   32 M/s The Panchmahal District Co­operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd., Godhra 18/117/AM­12/EPCG­II No.3430000137 dated 05.08.2003; No.3430000139 dated 11.08.2003  and No.3430000217 dated 26.02.2004. Condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  for  the 2nd  block  in respect  of  EPCG authorization It was noted that the request is covered  under  provisions  of

Para  5.8.3  of  HBP  Vol.  I

subject  to  payment  of applicable  composition  fee.  It was,  therefore,  decided  to accede  to  the  request  of  the firm. 33 M/s Super Max Personal Care Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai 18/37/AM­12/EPCG­II Licences  issued during  2001  to 2009 Transfer  of  EPCG authorization obtained  by  M/s Vidyut  Metallics Pvt.  Ltd  to  M/s Super  Max Personal Care Pvt. Ltd on the basis The Committee  noted  that  M/s Vidyut Metallic Private Ltd., the recipient  of  EPCG authorization,  has  been  taken over by M/s Supermax Personal Care Private Ltd. with all assets and liabilities under slump sale agreement. The applicant firm

Ltd  on  the  basis of slump sale. agreement.  The  applicant  firm has  undertaken  to  fulfil  the export  obligation  imposed  on the  subject  licences  using  the Capital  Goods  at  the  original place of installation. Therefore, the  Committee  decided  to allow  transfer  of  EPCG Authorization  issued  to  M/s Vidyut  Metallic  Private  Ltd.  to M/s  Supermax  Personal  Care Pvt.  Ltd.  subject  to  the condition that the latter would furnish fresh Bank Guarantee. 34 M/s Sameera Apparels, New Delhi 18/24/AM­12/EPCG­II 0530130759 dated 27.01.2000 Conversion  of EPCG authorization from zero  duty  to  10% duty  EPCG scheme. It was decided to maintain the rejection  as  per  earlier decision  in  the  meeting  held on 20.07.2011. 35 M/s the Gold King Export, Tripur 18/109/AM­12/EPCG­II 02141922  dated 07.01.1998  and 2142023  dated 01.06.1998 Providing  benefit of  Para  6.5(v)  of EXIM    Policy 1997­2002

Para  6.5(v)  of  Exim  Policy

[1997­2002]:  provides  that  “If the exporter achieves an export of 75% of the annual value of the  production  of  the  relevant export  product,  the  export obligation  against  the  EPCG licence  shall  be  subsumed under that export, provided the aggregate  value  of  such exports  during  the  specified period  shall  not  be  less  than the  aggregate  value  of  the export  value  of  the  export obligation  fixed  under

Paragraph  6.2  of  this  Policy.

The  firm  was  submitted  CAC according  to  which  it  has fulfilled  the  entire  export obligation  during  1998­99 itself.    The  Committee, therefore, decided to accede to the  request  of  the  firm  with directions  to  submit  ANF­5B alongwith  App.  26A  for issuance of EODC. 36 M/s MCC PTA  India Corp. Private Limited, Kolkata 01/36/218/16/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 11 licences issued during  2006  and 2007 Reduction  in Export  Obligation in respect of EPCG Authorizations issued to M/s MCC PTA  India  Corp. Private  Limited, Kolkata  during 2006  and  2007 for  their  new project  at  Haldia on  several grounds,  inter alia,  that  the country is net It  was  decided  to  defer  the case for further examination as reduction  in  specific  and average  EO  is  proposed  to  be linked  with  import  of  PTA which is not covered under the existing  provisions  of  the FTP/HBP Vol. I with the advice to  the  firm  to  avail  Personal Hearing  in  the  next  meeting  if they so desire.

th  import  of  PTA which is not covered under the existing  provisions  of  the FTP/HBP Vol. I with the advice to  the  firm  to  avail  Personal Hearing  in  the  next  meeting  if they so desire.

country  is  net importer  of  PTA since  2008­09 and  current demand  supply scenario of PTA in India. 37 M/s IND Synergy Ltd., Mumbai 01/36/218/16/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0330021966 Dated 05.12.2008 Clarification  from RA,  Mumbai whether  Diesel Locomotive, Carbon Bricks etc, imported  against EPCG Authorization  is permissible  under PC  No.  48  dated 19.12.2008. It  was  clarified  that  the  items including  DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE,  ALUMINA BRICKS,  CRANES,  HOISTS  etc. are correctly allowed subject to the  condition  that  import  of refractory materials listed at Sl. No. 3 is only for initial charge of  furnace  and  is  allowed  to new unit only. 38. Discussion  on Maintenance  of  Annual Average  Export Obligation     Discussion  could  not  be  held on 29.09.2011. It was held on 05.10.2011 with the DOR.    The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.  


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