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MINUTES OF EPCG COMMITTEE MEETING HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SHRI V.K. GUPTA, ADGFT AT 11.00 A.M. ON 30.03.2012   Following officers attended the meeting:   (a)      Shri Anil Kumar Singh, Joint Director General, DGFT (b)      Shri K. K. Tiwari, Industrial Adviser, Department of Heavy Industry (c)      Dr.  R. A. Lal, Director, O/o Textile Commissioner, Noida (d)      Shri A. K. Pandey, Senior Technical Officer, Department of Revenue (e)      Dr. S. S. Tak, Joint Industrial Adviser, Ministry of Steel (f)       Mrs. Rita Mahana,  Deputy Director General, DGFT (g)      Shri A. K. Gopal, Foreign Trade Development Officer (EPCG.I), DGFT (h)      Shri S. K. Swarnkar, Foreign Trade Development Officer (EPCG.II), DGFT       2.            Minutes of the last Meeting held on 30.01.2012 were confirmed.   3.            The Committee deliberated upon all the cases and following decisions were taken:   Sl. No. FIRM’S NAME/FILE NUMBER Licence No./ Date SUBJECT   1.       M/s Alpine Wineries Private Limited F.No. 01/36/218/134/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0730010546 dated 14.09.2011 Import  of Agricultural narrow  tractor for  Grape vineyard  against License No.0730010546 dated 14.09.2011. The  Committee observed  that O/o  JDGFT Bangalore  had issued  the Authorization to the  firm  to import  special type  of Agriculture Narrow  Tractor for  Grape Vineyard  which is  not  being manufactured in  India,  from Switzerland, under  EPCG Scheme  subject to  undertaking that they would pay  duty  on imported tractor if DGFT did not approve  the proposal.    As per  Policy Circular  48 dated 19.12.2008

a,  from Switzerland, under  EPCG Scheme  subject to  undertaking that they would pay  duty  on imported tractor if DGFT did not approve  the proposal.    As per  Policy Circular  48 dated 19.12.2008 Tractors are not allowed  to  be imported  under EPCG  Scheme.  The  Committee deferred  the case  for  the opinion  of Technical Authorities w.r.t. the utility of  capital goods. 2.       M/s Associated Soapstone Distributing Co. Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur F.No.01/36/218/195/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 1330000392 dated 25.11.2003 Block  wise condonation  in respect  of second  and third  block against  EPCG Licence  No. 1330000392 dated 25.11.2003. The  Committee decided  to allow condonation  of block­wise export obligation  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. 3.       M/s Gopsons Papers Limited, New Delhi F.No.01/36/218/77/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 37  licences issued  during 2004 to 2010 Re­fixation  of Annual  Average Export Obligation  in terms  of provisions  of

Para  5.7.4  of

HBP Vol.I. The  Committee observed  that the  request  of the  firm  ­  to refix the Annual Average  Export Obligation against  the  37 Authorizations issued  during the period 2004 to  2010  by excluding  the Exports made in fulfilling  the Specific  Export Obligation against  the  5 Authorizations which  were issued  during the  years  2002 to  2004  and were unredeemed  till the  issuance  of the  said  37 Authorizations  ­ is  covered under  Para 5.7.4  of  HBP Vol.  I  and allowed  the refixation  of Average  Export Obligation  in terms  of  the said Para. 4.       M/s.  Vedanta  Aluminium Limited, Kalahandi, Orissa 18/ 168/AM­12/EPCG.II 0530147354 dated 30.09.2008  & No.0530146567 dated 02.07.2008 Refund  of T.E.D.  against EPCG authorization No.0530147354 dated 30.09.2008  & No.0530146567 dated 02.07.2008 The  Committee observed  that the  firm  had placed  orders and  had  made 20%  advance payment  for procurement  of the  specially designed wagons  against invalidation  of EPCG Authorization No. 0530146567 dated 02.07.2008 before  the issuance  of Policy  Circular 48  dated 19.12.2008  as per  which Import  of Railway Wagons and Tractors are not  permitted to  be  imported under  EPCG Scheme.  As the firm  had received last lot of  delivery  of wagons  on

lar 48  dated 19.12.2008  as per  which Import  of Railway Wagons and Tractors are not  permitted to  be  imported under  EPCG Scheme.  As the firm  had received last lot of  delivery  of wagons  on

31.12.2009, the  Committee deferred  the case  with  the directions  to call  for  a detailed  report from  the concerned Regional  Office. 5.       M/s  Mark  Laminex  Pvt.  Ltd., Ahmedabad F.No.01/36/218/201/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0830000392 dated 22.10.2003 Extension  in EOP  for  2/3 years and block­ wise condonation  of EO  against EPCG Authorization No. 0830000392 dated 22.10.2003. The  Committee decided  to allow  Extension in  EOP  for  2 years  on payment  of composition fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate duty  saved amount  on unfulfilled export obligation  in terms  of provisions contained  in Para  5.11  of HBP  Vol.  I.      Similarly,  the Committee decided  to allow condonation  in fulfilment  of block­wise  EO subject  to payment  of composition fee in  terms  of  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. 6.       M/s Gold Plus Glass Industry Limited., Delhi F.No.01/36/218/27/AM­ 09/EPCG­I 0530146782 dated 30.07.2008 Revision  of decision  taken by  the  EPCG Committee dated 12.09.2008  in respect  of Licence  No. 0530146782 dated 30.07.2008 issued  to  M/s Gold  Plus  Glass Industry Limited.,  Delhi­ reg Mr.  Lalit Wadhwa,  CFO appeared before the  Committee and  explained that  the  EPCG Authorization was  issued  to them for import of  200  MT  of Primary  Tin Ingots (Unwrought and  Unallowed) but  the  actual use  was  about 191  MT;  as  per the  final installed  size  of the  Tin  Bath  of the  Company  , about  180­185 MT  of  Tin  was required  for initial commissioning; Leader Engineer has  also

confirmed  that during the glass formation  and within  certain intervals  small quantity  of  Tin Metal  gets depleted  and require  topping up  hence  the actual  import was  for approximately 191  MT.  He, therefore, requested  the Committee  to approve  the authorization for  191  MT.  The  technical members perused  the documents available  in  the file  and submitted,  on the spot, by the representative of  the  firm  and asked  him whether  he  can produce  the catalogue  of the  Capital Goods.    He couldn’t.    The Committee, then,  deferred the  case,  to  be discussed during  the  next meeting,  with the  directions that  the  firm would  furnish the  required designs,  details &  Chartered Engineer

t.    The Committee, then,  deferred the  case,  to  be discussed during  the  next meeting,  with the  directions that  the  firm would  furnish the  required designs,  details &  Chartered Engineer Certificate  to the  technical members  and may  come  up for  PH  if  they so desire. 7.       M/s Classic Enterprises Ltd., F.No.01/36/218/195/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0530157015 dated 22.11.2011 0530157056 dated 25.11.2011 Waiver  of annual  average Export Obligation against  EPCG Authorization No.0530157015 dated 22.11.2011 and 0530157056 dated 25.11.2011 The  Committee decided  to defer  the  case for  re­ examination. 8.       M/s Indus Handicrafts F.No.01/36/218/183/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 133000468 dated 20.02.2004 Acceptance  of installation certificate issued by  CEC  against EPCG Authorization No.  133000468 dated 20.02.2004­reg The  Committee observed  that the  firm  is  a manufacturer of Handicrafts  and is  not  covered under  Central Excise.    The firm  have already  fulfilled the  Export

33000468 dated 20.02.2004­reg The  Committee observed  that the  firm  is  a manufacturer of Handicrafts  and is  not  covered under  Central Excise.    The firm  have already  fulfilled the  Export

Obligation  and submitted  the documents  for discharge  of EODC  to  the Regional  Office alongwith  the Installation Certificate by an Independent Chartered Engineer.  However,  the regional  office has  requested the  firm  to produce Installation Certificate  by Jurisdictional Central  Excise Authority  in terms  of  PN  42 dated 28.01.2004.  The  Licence  to the  firm  was issued  on  20­ 02­2004  i.e. during  the period  (28­01­ 2004  to  31­08­ 2004)  when there  was  no provision  to produce Installation Certification  by CEC  even  for non­excisable units.    Before 28­01­2004 non­excisable units  were allowed  to produce Installation Certificate  by  a Chartered Engineer.  Again w.e.f.  01­09­ 2004,  earlier provision  was restored. Hence,  the Committee decided  to recommend to DG to allow the firm to produce Installation Certificate by an Independent Chartered Engineer.  DG has  approved the case.    9.       M/s Balwant Printers Pvt. Ltd F.No.01/36/218/188/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 3130000566 dated 19.11.2003 Block­wise condonation and  EOP extension against  EPCG Authorization No. 3130000566 dated 19.11.2003 issued  to  M/s The  Committee decided  to allow  Extension in  EOP  for  2 years  on payment  of composition fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate duty  saved amount  on unfulfilled export

19.11.2003 issued  to  M/s The  Committee decided  to allow  Extension in  EOP  for  2 years  on payment  of composition fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate duty  saved amount  on unfulfilled export

Balwant  Printers Pvt. Ltd., Pune obligation  in terms  of provisions contained  in Para  5.11  of HBP  Vol.  I.      Similarly,  the Committee decided  to allow condonation  in fulfilment  of block­wise  EO subject  to payment  of composition fee in  terms  of  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. 10.    M/s Euro Pratik Ispat Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/180/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0330026384 dated 23.06.2010 Permission  for sale  of  Pellet Unit of M/s Euro Pratik  Ispat  Pvt. Ltd.,  Raipur  to one  of  their group  company M/s Euro Pellets Division  – request made by the  firm  M/s Euro Pratik Ispat Pvt.  Ltd., Mumbai Mr.  J.  M. Singhvi appeared before the  Committee and  explained that  M/s  Euro Pratik Ispat Pvt. Ltd., Raipur will sell  whole  Iron Ore Pelletisation Plant  Division (including assets,  Plant and  machinery, property,  land, building, rights, tools  &  tackles, debtors, creditors,  all permissions and licenses  etc.) permanently under  slump sale of business agreement  to one  of  their group  company M/s Euro Pellets Pvt.  Ltd.  The location  of  the Division  will also  not change.  The Committee, therefore, decided  to grant permission  to sell  the  total pellet  plant division  of  M/s Euro  Pratik Ispat  Pvt.  Ltd. to  M/s  Euro Pellets Pvt. Ltd. As  per  the undertaking already  given by  the  Euro Pellets,  EO against  the

on  to sell  the  total pellet  plant division  of  M/s Euro  Pratik Ispat  Pvt.  Ltd. to  M/s  Euro Pellets Pvt. Ltd. As  per  the undertaking already  given by  the  Euro Pellets,  EO against  the

licence  issued to Euro Pratik is to  be  fulfilled by  Euro Pellets.   11.    O/o JDGFT, Bangalore F.No.18/13/AM­12/P­5 Applied for Clarification whether  the items  of  import as  per  list enclosed can be allowed  under EPCG scheme. The  technical Members  of  the Committee went through  the  list of  items  of import  and confirmed  that these  are essentially Capital  Goods for  Hotel  and Tourism Industry.  The Committee, therefore, rectified  the decision.   12.    M/s Federation of Bamboo Industries of Assam F.No.18/190/AM­12/EPCG­II Not available Waiver of export obligation  and duty  saved amount  for Bamboo Processing Machines imported  under EPCG scheme. The  Committee observed  that the  request  has been  made  by the  Federation of  Bamboo Industries  of Assam  for waiver  of  EO and Duty Saved Amount  for Bamboo Processing Machines imported  under EPCG  Scheme in  view  of reduction  of selling  price  by China  and  non­ availability  of good  and efficient Bamboo Processing Machines  in India.  However, the  Federation has  not  given the  list  of Authorization Holders  and details  of Export Product.    The Committee, therefore, decided  to  call for  the  list  of Authorization Holders  and details  of authorizations so  as  to  enable them  for  taking favourable decision. 13.    M/s Rogini Garments, Tirupur F.No.18/169/AM­12/EPCG­II 3230001777 dated

list  of Authorization Holders  and details  of authorizations so  as  to  enable them  for  taking favourable decision. 13.    M/s Rogini Garments, Tirupur F.No.18/169/AM­12/EPCG­II 3230001777 dated 22.04.2003 Condonation  of lapse  of  not mentioning name  of authorization holder  in shipping bills. The  Committee observed  that the  third  party shipping  bills bear  number and date of the EPCG Authorization.  However,  name

of  the Authorization holder  is  not indicated  on the  Shipping Bills.    The Committee, therefore, decided  to condone  the lapse  of  not mentioning name  of Authorization Holder  on Shipping  Bills subject  to matching  of name  of  the Authorization holder  with  the authorization number endorsed  on the Authorization and  IEC  issued to the firm. 14.    M/s Venkteshwar Protin Products, Vasad, Gujrat No.18/174/AM­12/EPCG­II 340000406 dated 21.10.2004 Relaxation  in connection  of not  mentioning Sesame Seeds in SSI Certificate. The  Committee observed  that the  ‘seed’  has been mentioned as  one  of  the export  items apart  from Processed Pulses, Grains(Rice etc.)  on  RCMC and  EPCG Authorization.  However,  on SSI  Certificate, the  firm  has been  certified as manufacturer of  only  ‘Toor Dal’.    The Committee  also noted  that  the export of pulses was  banned and,  therefore, decided  to accept  the export  of Sesame  Seeds towards fulfilment  of Export Obligation. 15.    M/s NSP Electronics Ltd, Bangalore F.No.18/93/AM­12/EPCG­II 730000565 dated 07.04.2002 730000971 dated 10.04.2003 730000709 dated 30.08.2002 & 730000752 dated

fulfilment  of Export Obligation. 15.    M/s NSP Electronics Ltd, Bangalore F.No.18/93/AM­12/EPCG­II 730000565 dated 07.04.2002 730000971 dated 10.04.2003 730000709 dated 30.08.2002 & 730000752 dated 07.10.2002. Request  for amendment  in average  export obligation  fixed against  EPCG authorizations No.730000565 dated 07.04.2002; No.730000971 dated 10.04.2003; No.730000709 dated 30.08.2002  & No.730000752 The  Committee observed  that the  firm’s request  is  for waiver  of  entire Annual  Average Export Obligation.    In absence  of  any provision  for the  same,  the Committee decided  to reject  the request.

dated 07.10.2002. 16.    M/s. Prism Knit­Fab(P) Ltd, Howrah F.No.18/185/AM­12/EPCG­II 0230000882 dated 14.02.2005 0230000955 dated 08.04.2005 0230000990 dated 11.05.2005 The  firm  has requested  for condonation  of Block­wise  EO for  1st  block against  EPCG authorizations. The  Committee decided  to allow condonation  of block­wise export obligation  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. 17.    M/s Shree Krishna Hosiery Pvt. Ltd, Howrah F.No.18/119/AM­12/EPCG­II 0230000122 dated 10.08.2001 The  firm  has requested  for extension  in EOP upto 2013. The  Committee decided  to allow  Extension in  EOP  upto 09.08.2013  on payment  of composition fee equal to 2%  of proportionate duty  saved amount  on unfulfilled export obligation  for the  first  two years  of extension  and 50%  of  duty payable  in proportion  to the  unfulfilled export obligation  for the  subsequent 2  years  of extension  in terms  of provisions contained  in Para  5.11  of HBP Vol. I 18.    M/s. Royal Enfield Motors, Jaipur. No.01/36/218/034/AM03/EPCG­ I   0171937  dated 24.03.1999 The  firm  has requested  for condonation  of Block­wise  EO for  2nd  and  3rd blocks    against EPCG authorization No.0171937 dated 24.03.1999. The  Committee decided  to allow condonation  of block­wise export obligation  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. 19.    M/s Tata Steel  Limited, New Delhi 18/ 180/AM­12/EPCG­II 32  licences issued  during 2010 & 2011 Request  for grant  of  6 months  time from the date of commissioning The  Committee observed  that the  firm  is  in the  process  of commissioning

of  the  capital goods  for submission  of installation certificate. of  Capital Goods imported under  EPCG Scheme.  Some of  the  Capital Goods  have been  installed whereas  some of  them  have not  been installed  yet.  The  Committee observed  that the  firm  is  in the  process  of expansion  and setting  up  new units which is a time­consuming process and will be  completed only  by  March, 2013    and hence  allowed the extension in time  for submission  of installation certificate  upto September, 2013.   20.    M/s Nitco Mining Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi F.No.18/54/AM­12/EPCG­II 1330000112 dated 24.01.2002 The  firm  has requested  to allow  Marble Blocs,  Granite (tiles  and  slabs) and  sandstone as  alternate product to fulfill export obligation.   The  firm  has also  requested for  condonation of  block­wise EO  and extension  in EOP  for  four years. The  Committee deferred  the case  with  a request  to  call the representative of  the  firm  for Personal Hearing. 21.    M/s Shreebhumi Synthetic India Ltd., Howrah F.No.18/177/AM­12/EPCG­II 0230000221 dated 16.05.2002 The  firm  has requested  for condonation  of block­wise  EO and extension in

ersonal Hearing. 21.    M/s Shreebhumi Synthetic India Ltd., Howrah F.No.18/177/AM­12/EPCG­II 0230000221 dated 16.05.2002 The  firm  has requested  for condonation  of block­wise  EO and extension in EOP  for  four years  without any composition fee/extension fee. The  Committee deferred  the case  with  the direction to call a  detailed REPORT  from the  concerned Regional  Office.   22.    M/s Sagar Mines Pvt. Ltd, Katni (M.P.) F.No.18/184/AM­12/EPCG­II 1330000861 dated 25.01.2005 & 1330000432 dated 13.01.2004 The  firm  has requested  to allow  Marble slabs  as alternate product to fulfill export obligation.   The  firm  has also  requested for  condonation of  block­wise EO  and The  Committee deferred  the case  with  the direction to call a  detailed justification from the firm.

extension  in EOP  for  two years. 23.      M/s Meramax Pvt. Ltd F.No.01/36/218/148/AM­ 11/EPCG­I 0330015155 dated 21.02.2007 Waiver of partial Export Obligation against  EPCG Authorization No.0330015155 dated 21.02.2007 due to  incident  of fire  in  the factory. The  Committee observed  that the  firm  have not  completed the  first  block of  Export Obligation  and termed the case as “premature”.  The  firm  may submit  their request  after completion  of first block.   24.    M/s Bharat Aluminium Company Limited F.No.01/36/218/145/AM­ 12/EPCG­I Not available Grant  of  EPCG Licence    for Ladle  Transport Vehicle      and Ladle  Transport and  Tilting Vehicle The  technical members confirmed  that the  Ladle Transport Vehicle  and Ladle  Transport and  Tilting Vehicle  are Capital  Goods

le  Transport Vehicle      and Ladle  Transport and  Tilting Vehicle The  technical members confirmed  that the  Ladle Transport Vehicle  and Ladle  Transport and  Tilting Vehicle  are Capital  Goods and  are essentially required  for production  of export  items.  The  Committee, therefore, decided  to allow  the  firm to  import  these items  under EPCG  Scheme subject  to  the condition  that these  will  be used  inside  the premises  of  the factory. 25.    M/s. Nugen Machineries Ltd., Ahmedabad F.No.18/43/AM­12/EPCG­II 2053372  dated 13.12.1996 Extension  in export obligation period  for  three months  w.e.f. 01.04.2004  for regularization  of EPCG authorization No.2053372 dated 13.12.1996. The  Case  was placed  before the  EPCG Committee in its meeting  held on  20.07.2011 wherein  it  was decided  not  to take  any  action in the matter as an  appeal against  the adjudication order  of  the Regional  Office was  pending before  the Appellate Authority.    The Appellate Authority  has informed  that the  firm  have fulfilled  the 14% shortfall in the EO within 3 months  from the  expiry  of

onal  Office was  pending before  the Appellate Authority.    The Appellate Authority  has informed  that the  firm  have fulfilled  the 14% shortfall in the EO within 3 months  from the  expiry  of

EOP  and  there is,  now,  a shortfall of only 0.63%.  The Committee, therefore, decided  to allow  the extension  in EOP  till  June, 2004  and  to ignore  the shortfall  of 0.63%  for regularization purpose. 26.    M/s Sanghi Industries Ltd., Ahmadabad. F.No.18/193/AM­12/EPCG­II 0830003744 dated 04.08.2010 Request  for allowing 8 years time  for submission  of installation certificate. The  Committee observed  that the  firm  has requested  for allowing  it  8 years  time  for    installation  of Capital  Goods i.e.  till  the expiry of Export Obligation Period  and, therefore, it was decided  not  to consider  the request  of  the firm  as  8  years is  too  long period  for installation. 27.    M/s Shree Ambaji Green Tree Syringe Pvt., Kolkata F.No.18/173/AM­12/EPCG­II 023000330 dated 09.05.2003 023000507 dated 13.02.2004 & 023000592 dated 31.05.2004 Request  for condonation  of block  wise  EO and      extension in  EOP  for  a period  of  five years. The  Committee decided  to allow  Extension in  EOP  for  4 years  on payment  of composition fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate duty  saved amount  on unfulfilled export obligation  for the  first  two years  of extension  and 50%  of  duty payable  in proportion  to the  unfulfilled export obligation  for the  subsequent 2  years  of extension  in terms  of provisions contained  in Para  5.11  of HBP  Vol.  I.

nsion  and 50%  of  duty payable  in proportion  to the  unfulfilled export obligation  for the  subsequent 2  years  of extension  in terms  of provisions contained  in Para  5.11  of HBP  Vol.  I.  Similarly,  the Committee decided  to allow condonation  of block­wise export obligation  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. 28.    M/s. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited, Chennai 18/     /AM­11/EPCG­II 3230001154 dated 16.04.2002 Inclusion  of ‘alternate products’ namely alluminium fluoride  w.e.f 28.01.2004.   The  Committee decided  to defer  the  case with  a  request to  call  the representative of  the  firm  for Personal Hearing. 29.    M/s Tata Steel  Limited, New Delhi 18/ 158/AM­12/EPCG­II 15  licences issued  during 2006 & 2007 Request  for acceptance  of installation certificate  from C.E.  instead  of Jurisdictional Excise  Authority against 15 EPCG authorizations. Mr.  Varun  Jha, Vice  President appeared before the  Committee and  explained that  all  the Capital  Goods imported  under the  15  EPCG Licences  have been  installed, Commissioned and  are operating and it is  difficult  now to  physically verify  the same.    The Committee allowed acceptance  of Installation Certificate  from Independent Chartered Engineer subject  to confirmation, in writing,  from the  Managing Director  of  the firm that all the Capital  Goods have  been installed, commissioned and operating. 30.    M/s Delta Infralogistics (worldwide) Limited., Mangalore, India F.No.01/36/218/207/AM­ 12/EPCG­I Applied for Clarification whether caterpillar  wheel loaders  are permitted  to import  under EPCG  for maritime  service providers­reg. The  technical members confirmed  the essentiality  of the  Caterpillar Wheel Loader in

whether caterpillar  wheel loaders  are permitted  to import  under EPCG  for maritime  service providers­reg. The  technical members confirmed  the essentiality  of the  Caterpillar Wheel Loader in Mangalore  Sea Port  for  the purpose  of loading  and unloading  of bulk  Cargos  as the  Port  is  not equipped  with Auto  Conveyors for  loading    and  unloading of  Cargo.  However, taking

into  account the  decision  of not  allowing Capital  Goods under  EPCG Scheme  for Ground Handling Services  at Airports,  the Committee decided  to recommend the  case  to DG  for  a  view in this respect.   DG  has approved  the case. 31.    M/s Lakshmi Packaging Private Limited F.No.01/36/218/141/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 3230003988 dated 31.01.2005 Fulfilment  of Export Obligation against  EPCG Authorization No.3230003988 dated 31.01.2005. The  Committee decided  to defer  the  case with  a  request to  examine  the case on file and bring before the next  EPCG Committee  with reference  to precedent. 32.    M/s JMT Auto Ltd F.No.01/36/218/206/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0230000956 dated 11.04.2005 0230001197 dated 26.10.2005 & 0230005460 dated 30.06.2010   Adjustment  of excess  export made  against EPCG  Licence No.0230005460 dated 30.06.2010  for fulfillment of EO against  EPCG Licences (0230001197 dated 26.10.2005 and 0230000956 dated 11.04.2005) issued  earlier pertaining  to different  export period. The  Committee decided  to defer  the  case for  re­ examination. 33.    M/s Appasamy Ocular Devices (P) Ltd., Chennai F.No.01/36/218/217/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0430001457 dated 30.12.2003 Condonation for

od. The  Committee decided  to defer  the  case for  re­ examination. 33.    M/s Appasamy Ocular Devices (P) Ltd., Chennai F.No.01/36/218/217/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0430001457 dated 30.12.2003 Condonation for shortfall in block­wise fulfillment of EO The  Committee decided  to allow condonation  of block­wise export obligation  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. 34.    M/s Amar Electronics F.No.01/36/218/210/AM­ 12/EPCG­I 0930000372 dated 01.08.2002 Condonation for shortfall in block­wise fulfillment of EO The  Committee decided  to allow condonation  of

block­wise export obligation  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.   ADDITIONAL ITEMS 1.       M/s Emperor Textiles (P) Ltd F.No.01/36/218/219/AM­12/EPCG­I 3230012531 dated 12.09.2008 Amendment  in EPCG Authorization No.3230012531 dated 12.09.2008 The  Committee observed  that  the EPCG  Authorization was  issued  in  the name  of  M/s  Karthi Krishna  Exports which  has  wholly been  taken  over  by M/s  Emperor Textiles (P) Limited, Tirupur  on 01.10.2008  in terms  of  Board Resolution and MOU dated  30.09.2008.  The  Committee, therefore,  decided to  allow  for endorsement  of Post  Takeover particulars  on  the Authorization subject  to  the condition  that  the Capital  Goods  are installed  at  original address itself. 2.       M/s Anubhav Fabrics F.No.01/36/218/214/AM­12/EPCG­I 3230014910 dated 18.05.2010 Installation  of CGs  imported against  EPCG License  No. 3230014910 dated 18.05.2010 The  Committee observed  that  the firm  have  shifted the Capital Goods to the units the names of which have been endorsed  on  IEC, SSI  and  RCMC  of the firm.  They have also  requested  the Regional  Office  to endorse  the  name of  the  factories  on the  licence.    The Committee, therefore,  allowed (a)  shifting  of Capital goods to the Units  mentioned  in IEC  and  RCMC  (b) inclusion address of new  Units  (UNIT  II, Door  No.  32, Chettipalayam, Puliyar CF PO, Karur TK, Karur,  UNIT  III,

(a)  shifting  of Capital goods to the Units  mentioned  in IEC  and  RCMC  (b) inclusion address of new  Units  (UNIT  II, Door  No.  32, Chettipalayam, Puliyar CF PO, Karur TK, Karur,  UNIT  III,

Door  No  157, Goundanpalayam, Pulitur,  CF  PO, Karur,  UNIT  IV, Door  No.  9/139/2, P.  Vengadapuram, Chinnadharapuram, Karur, UNIT V, Door No.  9/12, Thoppukkadu, Guruswamypalayam, Rasipuram Namakkal) on EPCG Authorization  and (c)  acceptance  of installation certificate  by Independent Chartered  Engineer as  the  firm  is  not registered  with Central Excise. 3.       M/s Emmbee Forest Products Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata F.No.01/36/218/220/AM­12/EPCG­I   0230000241 dated 15.07.2002 and 0230000287 dated 12.12.2002 a.  Condonation for  shortfall  in block­wise    EO, Extension  in  EO for  4  years  and to  grant  waiver from  payment of  duty  and interest  as directed  by Kolkata Office in its  letter  dated 16.09.2011 against  EPCG License  No. 0230000241 dated 15.07.2002 b.  Condonation for  shortfall  in block­wise  EO, Extension  in  EO for  4  years  and to  issue instruction  to Kolkata  Office not  to  initiate any penal action of  recovery proceedings against  EPCG License  No. 0230000287 dated 12.12.2002 The  Committee decided  to  allow Extension  in  EOP for  4  years  on payment  of composition  fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate  duty saved  amount  on unfulfilled  export obligation  for  the first  two  years  of extension  and  50% of  duty  payable  in proportion  to  the unfulfilled  export obligation  for  the subsequent  2  years of  extension  in

filled  export obligation  for  the first  two  years  of extension  and  50% of  duty  payable  in proportion  to  the unfulfilled  export obligation  for  the subsequent  2  years of  extension  in terms  of  provisions contained  in  Para 5.11 of HBP Vol. I.  Similarly,  the Committee  decided to  allow condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  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.   4.       M/s Kachchh Steel Pvt. Ltd     F.No.01/36/218/216/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                830000509 dated 12.04.2004, 0830000514 dated  16 .04.2004  and 0830000515 dated 16.04.2004 Extension  in EOP for 2 years, condation  of block­wise  EO fulfillment  and inclusion  of alternate product  viz. Cement  & Clinker  against EPCG  Licence No.s 830000509 dated 12.04.2004; The  Committee decided  to  allow Extension  in  EOP for  2  years  on payment  of composition  fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate  duty saved  amount  on unfulfilled  export obligation  in  terms of  provisions contained  in  Para 5.11 of HBP Vol. I.  Similarly,  the

0830000514 dated 16.04.2004 and 0830000515 dated 16.04.2004­reg. Committee  decided to  allow condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  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.  Further,  the Committee observed that  the  firm  has requested  to  allow inclusion  of alternate  product viz.  Cement  and clinker  to  be exported  by  M/s Sanghi  Industries Ltd. and decided to advise  the  firm  to approach concerned RA  in  terms  of  Para 5.5(i) of FTP. 5.       M/s Iskraemeco Regent Limited, Trichy F.No.01/36/218/196/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0430000695 dated 15.07.2002 Widening  of nexus  for adding  more products  for exports  against EPCG Authorization No. 0430000695 dated 15.07.2002 issued  to  M/s Iskraemeco Regent  Limited  (Licence  issued in  the  name  of M/s  Seahorse Industries Limited, Chennai) The  Committee could not deliberate upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 6.       M/s Frick India Ltd., New Delhi F.No.01/36/218/221/AM­12/EPCG­I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       0530141467 dasted 12.07.2006 Acceptance  of Installation

0530141467 dasted 12.07.2006 Acceptance  of Installation certificate by an Independent Chartered Engineer  for redemption  of EPCG  Licence no. 0530141467 dated 12.07.2006 The  Committee upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 7.       M/s ANG Automotive Industries Pvt. Ltd F.No.01/36/218/221/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0530134306 dated 06.06.2003 Redemption  of EPCG  Licence No. 0530134306 dated 06.06.2003­ Amended  nexus Approval­ regarding The  Committee upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 8.       M/s Bharat Silks, Bangalore F.No.18/47/AM­08/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             0730009874 dated 25.02.2011 and Extension  in time  for installation  of The case was placed before  the Committee  in  the

0730009874 dated 25.02.2011 and Extension  in time  for installation  of The case was placed before  the Committee  in  the

0730009969 dated 24.03.2011 Machines imported  under EPCG Scheme last meeting held on 30.01.2012  as well wherein  the  firm was  allowed  to submit  installation certificate  by 31.03.2012.  However,  this  time, the  Committee observed  that  due to  unforeseen circumstances  such as  accident  of  the foreign  technician, the  firm  has requested  for extension  in  time for  three  months more  and,  hence decided  to recommend to DG for  allowing  the extension  in  time for  furnishing installation certificate  to  the concerned  Regional Authority  by 30.06.2012  subject to  the  condition that  no  further extension  in  the case  will  be allowed.   DG  has  approved the case. 9.       M/s Apollo Zipper India Ltd., Kolkata F.No.01/36/218/224/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                0230003663 dated 23.09.2008 Extension  in stipulated  time period  for installation  of capital  goods (bath  tubs) imported against  EPCG licence  No. 0230003663 dated 23.09.2008 The  Committee observed  from  the letter  dated 22.03.2012  of  RA, Kolkata that the firm have filed a petition in the High Court of Kolkata  for  eviction of  their  tenants from  the  Ground

.2008 The  Committee observed  from  the letter  dated 22.03.2012  of  RA, Kolkata that the firm have filed a petition in the High Court of Kolkata  for  eviction of  their  tenants from  the  Ground Floor  of  their  Hotel wherein  the  Capital Goods  i.e  ‘Bath Tubs’  are  to  be installed.    The Committee, therefore,  decided that  submission  of installation certificate should be kept in abeyance till the  finalization  of Court Case. 10.    M/s Apollo Tyres Ltd F.No.01/36/218/209/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                24 licences issued during 2009 To 2011 Shifting  of tyre Moulds Cleared under EPCG Licences from Limda (Baroda) to Oragadam (Chennai) – request for permission by M/s Apollo Tyres Ltd., Gurgaon The  Committee observed  that  the Capital Goods are to be  shifted  from Limda Unit (Baroda) to  Oragadam (Chennai)  unit.  However,  there  is no  mention  of Oragadam  Unit either  on  IEC  or RCMC.    Hence,  the Committee deferred the case.

s are to be  shifted  from Limda Unit (Baroda) to  Oragadam (Chennai)  unit.  However,  there  is no  mention  of Oragadam  Unit either  on  IEC  or RCMC.    Hence,  the Committee deferred the case.

11.    M/s Caparo Engg. India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon F.No.01/36/218/121/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               0530144944 dagtede 06.11.2007 Condonation  of delay  in installation  of capital goods The case was placed before  EPCG Committee in its last meeting  also wherein  it  was deferred  as  the specific  period  of delay  in  installation of  Capital  Goods was not mentioned. The  Committee observed  that  the firm  have  not furnished  the information regarding  the specific  period  of delay  hitherto  and, therefore,  rejected the case. 12.    M/s Alok Industries Limited., Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/129/AM­12/EPCG­I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              0330000813 dated 10.01.2001 Nexus  approval in  respect  of EPCG  licence No.0330000813 dated 10.01.2001 issued  to  M/s Alok  Industries Limited, Mumbai The case was placed before  the  EPCG Committee  in  its meeting  held  on 30.01.1012 wherein it  was  rejected  on the  technical

13 dated 10.01.2001 issued  to  M/s Alok  Industries Limited, Mumbai The case was placed before  the  EPCG Committee  in  its meeting  held  on 30.01.1012 wherein it  was  rejected  on the  technical grounds.  This time, the  technical member  from  the O/o  Textiles Commissioner confirmed  that  (i) the  applicant  has submitted  the revised  flow  chart containing manufacturing activities  for garments  and  made ups  (ii)  the applicant  have shown  the documentary evidence  of stitching  machines for  manufacture  of garments  and  made ups  (iii)  the applicant  will manufacture  knitted fabric  from  circular knitting  machine and  woven  fabric from  Airjet  looms and  from  such fabric  they  wil manufacture  made ups  and  garments (iv)  compressors will  be  used  for maintaining  air pressure  on  Airject looms  and refrigerated  air dryers  will  be  used for  maintaining temperature in loom shed.  Humidification plant will  be  used  for maintaining humidity  in  the loom  shed  and  (v)

n  Airject looms  and refrigerated  air dryers  will  be  used for  maintaining temperature in loom shed.  Humidification plant will  be  used  for maintaining humidity  in  the loom  shed  and  (v)

both  types  of  warp tying  machines  will be used for knotting of  broken  warp.  With  this,  the technical  member confirmed  that  the nexus  is  clarified and  request  of  the applicant  is  in order.    The Committee, therefore,  decided to  approve  the nexus.  13.    M/s Krishna Filament Ltd., Mumbai F.No.01/36/218/223/AM­12/EPCG­ I                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                p/CG/2134355 dated 08.06.1995 Regularization of EPCG Licence No. P/CG/2134335 dated 08.06.1995 The  Committee upon  the  case  in detail  due  to paucity  of  time  and decided  to  defer  it for  the  next meeting. 14.    M/s Fuso Glass F.No.18/47/AM­08/EPCG­I 430001102 dated 19.05.2003 430001123 dated 26.05.2003 430001238 dated 11.08.2003 430006516 dated 21.08.2008 430007830 dated 11.11.2009 430009026 dated 29.09.2010 430007074 dated 23.01.2009 430006619 dated 09.09.2008 430006721 dated 15.10.2008 430006938 dated 11.12.2008 0430001245 dated 26.05.2003 Request  for relaxation  under

Para  2.5  of  FTP

for  the procedural lapse of  mentioning wrong  EPCG licence­ Nos. on the  Bill  of Exports  and ARE­I  by accepting­ similar dispensation given  to  the firm twice in the past  by  EPCG committee The  Committee upon  the  case  in detail  due  to paucity  of  time  and decided  to  defer  it for  the  next meeting. 15.    M/s Panchwati Holiday Resorts Limited, Howrah F.No.18/201/AM­12/EPCG­II 0230000054 dated 15.09.2000 Request  for condonation  of block­wise  EO and extension in EOP for a period of  2  years  &  3 month The  Committee decided  to  allow Extension  in  EOP for  2  years  and  3 months on payment of  composition  fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate  duty saved  amount  on unfulfilled  export obligation  for  the first  two  years  of extension  and  50% of  duty  payable  in proportion  to  the unfulfilled  export obligation  for  the subsequent  3

months of extension in  terms  of provisions contained  in  Para 5.11 of HBP Vol. I.  Similarly,  the Committee  decided to  allow condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  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. 16.    M/s K­Nine Writing Systems Pvt. Ltd. F. No. 01/36/218/193/AM­12/EPCG­I 0330029422 dated 09.05.2009 0330029423 dated 09.05.2009 Addition  of Factory  address in  Condition Sheet  attached to  EPCG Authorization Nos. 0330029422 dated 09.05.2009 and 0330029423 dated 09.05.2009 The  Committee observed  that  the new  address (A/G/01,  Sunflower Building,  Shivneri Marg,  Ambedkar Chowk,  Goregaon (East),  Mumbai  – 400 063)  is already mentioned  in  the IEC/SSI Certificate/Central Excise  Registration Certificate  of  the firm and the request of the firm is to add the  subject  address in  the  two  EPCG licences.  The Committee, therefore,  allowed endorsement  of  the address  (A/G/01, Sunflower  Building, Shivneri  Marg, Ambedkar  Chowk, Goregaon  (East), Mumbai – 400 063) on  the  two  EPCG Licences  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. 17.    M/s Bhagwan Singh Tandon F. No. 01/36/218/227/AM­12/EPCG.I 0530136826 dated 19.08.2004 0530142649 dated 19.12.2006 Condonation  of delay  in  getting Installation Certificate beyond stipulated period  of  6 months  against EPCG Authorization No. 0530136826 dated 19/08/2004 The  Committee observed  that  the Central  Excise Authorities  have issued  the Installation Certificate  on  the basis  of  the  CEC dated  21.09.2004

Authorization No. 0530136826 dated 19/08/2004 The  Committee observed  that  the Central  Excise Authorities  have issued  the Installation Certificate  on  the basis  of  the  CEC dated  21.09.2004 as  per  which  dates of  installation  of Capital  Goods imported  under EPCG Authorizations

and 0530142649 dated 19.12.2006 issued  to  M/s Bhagwan  Singh Tandon are 17.09.2004 and 15.01.2007.    The Committee, therefore,  decided to  condone  the delay  in  getting Installation Certificate  from  the Jurisdictional Central  Excise Authorities. 18.    Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Kolkata F. No. 01/36/218/200/AM­12/EPCG­I 02300000 dated 28.07.2000 Extension  in EOP  for  5  years or  counting  of exports of other product  for fulfillment of EO against  EPCG Authorization No. 0230000038 dated 28.07.2000 issued to Bengal Chemical  and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Kolkata The  Committee upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 19.    Unison Hotels Ltd, New Delhi No.0530143859 dated 11.06.2007; 0530143860 dated 11.06.2007; 0530143858 dated 11.06.2007; 0530148027 dated 19.12.2008  & 0530149544 dated 04.08.2009 Waiver  of annual  average EO  against  5 EPCG authorizations The  Committee upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 20.    R.J. Knitwear Ltd., Mumbai No.0330003760 dated 11.06.2003; 0330004001 dated 21.07.2003; 0330004025 dated 04.08.2003; 0330004045 dated 07.08.2003; 0330004189 dated 26.08.2003  & 0330004636 dated 03.11.2003 Reduction  in average  EO  as

03760 dated 11.06.2003; 0330004001 dated 21.07.2003; 0330004025 dated 04.08.2003; 0330004045 dated 07.08.2003; 0330004189 dated 26.08.2003  & 0330004636 dated 03.11.2003 Reduction  in average  EO  as ‘Nil’  against  6 EPCG authorizations The  Committee upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 21.    Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (Balco) 0530135942 dated 24.03.2004 Condonation  of delay  in  filing for EO extension in terms of para 5.8.3  of  HBP Vol.I  and condonation  of block­wise EO The  Committee decided  to  allow condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  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.  22.    Chhaya Gems, Mumbai 0330001646 dated 04.10.2002; 0330005702 dated 5.5.2004; 0330009309 dated 04.08.2005; 0330010756 dated 06.01.2006 Re­fixation  of Average  EO  due to  split  in  the Partnership  firm against  the EPCG authorizations The  Committee upon  the  case  due to  paucity  of  time and  decided  to defer it for the next meeting. 23.  D DACS Electrosystems Pvt. Ltd, Pune 03130000590 dated 09.12.2003 Extension  in  EO period  for  two years  and condonation  of bloc­wise EO The  Committee decided  to  allow Extension  in  EOP for  2  years  on payment  of composition  fee equal  to  2%  of proportionate  duty saved  amount  on unfulfilled  export obligation  in  terms of  provisions contained  in  Para 5.11 of HBP Vol. I.  Similarly,  the Committee  decided to  allow condonation  of block­wise  export obligation  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.   


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